Overseas Intelligence Sharing
The number of requests for UK ministerial approval for intelligence-sharing with overseas authorities where there is a real risk of torture, unlawful killing, or extraordinary rendition has more than doubled in a year. The investigatory powers commissioner’s report reveals the rise in cases, with human rights group Reprieve stating that Continue Reading
Organisations added to Terrorism Act Amendment
MPs will debate a motion to approve the draft Terrorism Act 2000 (Proscribed Organisations) (Amendment) Order 2015 in the House of Commons on Wednesday 21 January 2015. Proceedings on the draft Terrorism Act 2000 (Proscribed Organisations) (Amendment) Order 2015 will follow the conclusion of today’s Opposition Day debate on the Continue Reading
Research Papers on attack ISIS in Iraq and Syria
• The United States has led airstrikes against ISIS in Iraq and Syria. • RAF Tornado GR4 and the Reaper remotely piloted air system (RPAS) have conducted airstrikes against ISIS in Iraq. Reaper and Rivet Joint aircraft have also been authorised to fly surveillance missions over Syria. • France, the Continue Reading
Parliamentary debate on News Corp. BSkyB bid and News International
Below is a transcript of the House of Commons debate over News International and the News of the World phone hacking scandal in the House of Commons today from 12pm-7pm. This follows news that it’s then editor – Rebekah Brooks and the former PMs communication’s officer and asst. editor of Continue Reading