Government & Legislation...
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Airport Body Scanners a Breach of Privacy?
The introduction of airport body scanners in the UK has brought about much controversy. Objections to the body scanners include risks to the...
Challenging the Police
Challenging the police if you feel they have not properly carried out their duties is a legal right for people living in Britain.
There are a number of...
Civil Partnership Rights
When the British government introduced new legislation in 2005 it placed civil partnership rights on almost equal footing with marriage rights. The Civil Partnership...
Civil Rights and Security Issues
Civil rights and security issues are major concerns thanks to the perceived increase in terrorist activities. Recent changes in the law have given the authorities...
Consequences for Refusing a Full Airport Body Scan
Full body scans used at UK airports have been criticised by civil liberties groups for breaching privacy rights. But this has not stopped the...
FAQ: Are Smokers Losing Their Civil Rights?
Smokers are facing ever increasing restrictions as the government ramps up its Cancer Strategy Campaign. Cigarettes are legal but smokers are now...
FAQ: UK Citizens and CCTV Privacy Rights
Britain has become known as a surveillance society. There are 4.5 million closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras in operation in the UK. There...
Government Security and Privacy Issues
The right to privacy is a fundamental human right that should be respected not just by other individuals but also by governments. However, the...
Police Computer Hacking Powers and Civil Liberties
The view that Britain has become a surveillance society has been reinforced by the computer hacking powers granted to the police. The police are...
Rights If Detained by the Police
The public have a number of rights if detained by the police at a police station. The rules and rights of how the police can behave are set down in codes of practice...
Stop, Search and Arrest Rights
Many people are unaware of their stop, search and arrest rights. The police do have legal powers to stop, search, and arrest but only under certain conditions....
The 28 Day Pre Charge Detention Rule
The 28 day pre charge detention rule is the amount of time a person can be locked up under anti terror laws. The 28 day rule means the UK boasts the longest...
The Police and Your Civil Rights
Awareness is one of the best deterrents when it comes to the police and avoiding the abuse of your civil rights. Making it known to the police that you are aware of...
The Right to Freedom of Speech
The right to freedom of speech is recognised as a fundamental human right. However, this right must be used responsibly and there are certain exceptions....
The Right to Peaceful Protest
The right to peaceful protest is protected under the Human Rights act. Britain has a long and distinguished history of using peaceful protests to gain rights and...
Your Rights If Suspected of a Crime
There are number of rules and regulations regarding your rights if you are suspected of a crime. If the police do suspect someone they also have a number of powers...
