SHEFFIELD MEN TO CHALLENGE DNA DATABASE
A legal challenge to the DNA database that could force the Home Office to destroy thousands of records begins in the European Court of Human Rights today. Two men from Sheffield will go before the court in Strasbourg and demand that their DNA and fingerprints are removed from the national Continue Reading
HOME OFFICE : AIRBORN STUDY TO TAKE PLACE IN WESTMINSTER TO TEST DISPERSION OF CHEMICAL OR BIOLOGICAL AGENT THREAT EFFECT
A tracer trial to study the movement of airborne material in the urban environment will be taking place in the London Borough of Westminster shortly. The trial will consist of small releases of a harmless, odourless gas at various locations within Marylebone and the monitoring of how it disperses within Continue Reading
FCO: CONCERN OVER CONTINUING VIOLENCE IN DARFUR
The Foreign Secretary, David Miliband, and the Secretary of State for International Development, Douglas Alexander, today expressed their deep concern about continued reports of ongoing violence in West Darfur.
COMMANDOS DESTROY DRUGS FACTORY
Royal Marines from 40 Commando have destroyed a drugs factory in the Upper Sangin Valley along with 1.5 tonnes of morphine base – the precursor of heroin. Article:http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/DefenceNews/MilitaryOperations/InPicturesDrugsFactoryInHelmandDestroyedByBritishTroops.htm
AI ACTION: LIBERIA MUST TACKLE ITS HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES TODAY
The Liberian government have failed to tackle the problem of impunity within their country for rape that happened during the conflict and has continued to this day. Article:http://www.amnesty.org.uk/actions_details.asp?ActionID=413
AI ACTIONS: AMNESTY CALLS ON SIERRA LEONE TO RECOGNISE PASSED ABUSE
Between 1991 and 2002, all parties to the conflict in Sierra Leone perpetrated rape, sexual slavery and other violent crimes. The government has failed to provide reparations to the women effected. Take action Article:http://www.amnesty.org.uk/actions_details.asp?ActionID=414
