UK ‘was inappropriately involved in rendition’ – BBC News
‘There is evidence Britain was inappropriately involved in the rendition and ill-treatment of terror suspects, an inquiry has revealed.’
BBC News, 19th December 2013
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Category: terrorism
Mass Surveillance and Freedom of the Press: A Conversation with Glenn Greenwald – UCL
‘Last June, Glenn Greenwald broke the story of the mass surveillance government programs disclosed in the leaks by former NSA contractor Edward Snowden. In August Mr. Greenwald’s partner, David Miranda, was detained by police at Heathrow Airport for 9 hours under schedule 7 to the Terrorism Act 2000. Mr. Greenwald has continued to release and comment on similar leaks since then and recently announced his departure from the Guardian to launch a new journalism venture with eBay co-founder Pierre Omidyar.
Our moderator led a conversation with Mr. Greenwald via Skype on the range of legal and political questions raised by his recent efforts. These include the lack of safeguards on government surveillance programs, the individual’s right to privacy, the freedom of the press to publish such information and any alleged threats these exposures pose to national security.’
UCL, November 2013
Source: www.ucl.ac.uk
PM taskforce recommends new powers to tackle extremism – Home Office
‘New measures to tackle extremism and radicalisation across the UK have been proposed by the Prime Minister’s Extremism Taskforce.’
Home Office, 4th December 2013
Source: www.gov.uk/home-office
Theresa May to outline anti-extremism plans – BBC News
‘Home Secretary Theresa May is due to set out measures to tackle extremism after recommendations from a taskforce set up by the prime minister.’
BBC News, 4th December 2013
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Abu Qatada: Trial date set for cleric – BBC News
‘The trial of radical cleric Abu Qatada, deported from the UK in July, is to begin in Jordan next week, his lawyer says.’
BBC News, 3rd December 2013
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
UK terror law watchdog calls for end to detention at borders without suspicion – The Guardian
‘Britain’s anti-terror law watchdog has said police should no longer be able to detain people at the UK’s borders without any suspicion of wrongdoing, following the detention of David Miranda in August.’
The Guardian, 1st December 2013
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘Idiots’ cleared of threatening to blow up Manchester-bound plane – The Guardian
“The trial of two men for allegedly threatening to blow up a Pakistani plane in mid-air has been abandoned after the court heard they were ‘idiots’, not terrorists.”
The Guardian, 28th November 2013
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Lee Rigby murder trial: jurors warned against ‘preconceived beliefs or ideas’ – The Guardian
“Jurors in the trial of two men accused of murdering the soldier Lee Rigby have been instructed not to research the case or view it with ‘any preconceived beliefs or ideas’.”
The Guardian, 28th November 2013
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Inquiry Impasse, Charter Confusion and Competition Time – The Human Rights Roundup – UK Human Rights Blog
‘This week, there are criticisms over the delay of inquiries both into the mistreatment of terrorism suspects and the Iraq War. Meanwhile, discussion continues over the relevance of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights for UK law, and a dying asylum seeker on hunger strike will not be released.’
UK Human Rights Blog, 24th November 2013
Source: www.ukhumanrightsblog.com
Personal consultation with solicitor must be offered before terror questioning, rules High Court – UK Human Rights Blog
‘Elosta v Commissioner of Police for the Metropolis [2013] EWHC 3397.
The High Court has held that a person detained for questioning under the Terrorism Act 2000 is entitled to consult with a solicitor in person prior to answering questions.’
UK Human Rights Blog, 24th November 2013
Source: www.ukhumanrightsblog.com
Independent review of deportation with assurances: terms of reference – Home Office
‘Terms of reference for the independent review of deportation with assurances.’
Home Office, 21st November 2013
Source: www.gov.uk/home-office
EU Controversy, Churchill and the Charter – The Human Rights Roundup – UK Human Rights Blog
‘This week, Chris Grayling and the Court of Justice go head to head over the domestic status of the Charter of Fundamental Rights, while the ghost of Winston Churchill comes back to haunt the “United States of Europe” debate. Meanwhile, Theresa May’s plans to deprive terrorist suspects of their British citizenship are under fire, while calls for press accountability are repeated.’
UK Human Rights Blog, 20th November 2013
Source: www.ukhumanrightsblog.com
Teenager accused of planning repeat Columbine massacre faces retrial – The Independent
“A teenager accused of planning a ‘Columbine-style’ attack on his former school will face a re-trial after an Old Bailey jury were unable to reach verdicts on two terrorism charges.”
The Independent, 20th November 2013
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Guantanamo’s last UK inmate Shaker Aamer speaks from cell – BBC News
“The last British resident being held in Guantanamo Bay has been broadcast speaking from his prison cell for the first time.”
BBC News, 19th November 2013
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Terror suspect loses British citizenship appeal – The Guardian
“An Afghan national suspected of travelling abroad for terrorist training has failed in an attempt to retain British citizenship.”
The Guardian, 13th November 2013
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Miranda, Prisoner Votes & Judicial Review Myths – The Human Rights Roundup – UK Human Rights Blog
“This week, the Parliamentary Joint Committee on the draft Voting Eligibility (Prisoners) Bill took evidence , and there were notable comments from the Secretary General of the Council of Europe, the body which monitors compliance with the European Court of Human Rights. Meanwhile, Baroness Hale weighed in on the proposed judicial review changes and, continuing along the judicial review vein, David Miranda (pictured) began his claim on Wednesday.”
UK Human Rights Blog, 11th November 2013
Source: www.ukhumanrightsblog.com
Terror controls to be strengthened after burka case – Daily Telegraph
“Controls on terror suspects are set to be tightened including a revived power to relocate people away from home and restrictions on visits to mosques.”
Daily Telegraph, 10th November 2013
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Regina (Elosta) v Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis (Law Society and another intervening) – WLR Daily
“A person detained for examination under Schedule 7 to the Terrorism Act 2000 had the right to consult a solicitor privately ‘in person, in writing or on the telephone’ before being interviewed.”
WLR Daily, 6th November 2013
Source: www.iclr.co.uk
Terror suspect who fled in burqa seeks damages from UK in torture case – The Guardian
“Mohammed Ahmed Mohamed, the terror suspect who escaped surveillance wearing a burqa, is seeking damages from the government in a human rights legal challenge involving allegations of torture, it has been revealed at the high court.”
The Guardian, 7th November 2013
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Legal bid over David Miranda detention at Heathrow – BBC News
“Lawyers for the partner of a journalist are due back in court in a legal challenge to his airport detention under anti-terrorism laws.”
BBC News, 6th November 2013
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
