Big Blunkett’s Anti Terror Laws (Reprise)

Big Blunkett has grand plans for more anti terror laws in the event of a New Labour election victory next year. Well, given the state of the opposition, that’s pretty much a certainty. So, what are we faced with?

Civil orders will be imposed on people suspected of "acts preparatory to terrorism". Whatever the hell that is. So, if the security forces think you might be about to commit a terrorist offence, they’ll tell you what you can or cannot do. And if you breach it, they’ll lock you up.

Not to mention, wire tapping and trial without juries.

Remind me please, this is a liberal democracy isn’t it? And just what is it we are supposed to be fighting terrorism to protect? Oh, yes, our freedom. The very freedoms Blunkett wants to destroy in order to protect our freedoms. Remind me again, someone….I think I’m going mad.
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