Posts Tagged ‘civil liberties’

Amtrak police arrest photographer for taking part in Amtrak photo contest

Amtrak police arrest photographer for taking part in Amtrak photo contest

Apologies to Matt Brandon for stealing this but it was too good an opportunity to pass up. The Colbert ReportMon – Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30c Nailed ‘Em – Amtrak Photographer Colbert Report Full Episodes Political Humor Joke of the Day Stand-Up Comedy


Police Powers extended even further under new Counter-Terrorism legislation

Police Powers extended even further under new Counter-Terrorism legislation

On 16th February the UK’s Counter-Terrorism Act will bring amendments to the Terrorism Act of 2000 which will further increase Police powers. The new rules make it unlawful to “elicit or attempt to elicit information about [members of armed forces] … which is of a kind likely to be useful to a person committing or [...]