“The government has embarked on an aggressive offensive to justify the detention of David Miranda by suggesting that the partner of the Guardian journalist Glenn Greenwald possessed ‘highly sensitive stolen information that would help terrorism’. Amid calls from across the political spectrum for a fuller explanation, the Home Office made clear that his nine-hour detention was fully justified on the grounds that he was carrying leaked documents. The statement by the Home Office, including a challenge to critics to think about condoning the leaking of sensitive documents, marks a significant change in tone by the government.”
Related posts:
Health care law may mean less hiring in 2013
Amash: Syria strike supporters 'might as well start cleaning out your office'
China Bites Into Bitcoin
U.S. Appeals Order Blocking U.S. Military Detention Law
U.S. Is Often Unsure About Who Will Die In Drone Strikes
Trump Provides Nuclear War Guarantee To Japan, Contrary To Campaign Pledge
Dangerous Experiment in Fetal Engineering
Al-Qaeda claims Iraq prison raids, says 500 inmates freed
Google could be fined £4.4bn as Brussels signals legal challenge
Arizona deputies bust pot 'compassion clubs'
Wildlife trafficker kills 5 crocodiles, 90 rare birds as police descend on his compound
Bitcoin a perfect currency, says Chinese investor
Lawmakers Set To Debate 'Policing For Profit' Reforms
Tencent licenced to sell mutual funds to WeChat’s 1 billion users in China
Asia's Wealthy Outnumber North America's For The First Time