Topic: Liberty
Liberty encompasses the fundamental rights of individuals to express themselves freely and live without undue surveillance or censorship. Recent developments in the UK highlight ongoing challenges to personal freedoms, including unlawful mass surveillance practices and government attempts to restrict access to information. Protecting liberty is essential for ensuring that individuals can engage in open discourse and maintain their privacy against intrusive state actions.
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UK Tribunal Blocks Government’s Attempt to Keep Apple Surveillance Case Secret
A government that demands invisibility in court is one step away from disappearing accountability altogether.
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UK Tribunal rules MI5 mass surveillance data was stored unlawfully
Every UK citizen should be alarmed about the practice, several privacy groups agree.
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Police in London continue to test invasive and inaccurate facial recognition
Identifying innocent citizens.
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Outgoing London Metropolitan police commissioner congratulates herself on extending the surveillance state
Public facial recognition software is being more extensive.
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UK mass surveillance program ruled illegal
An abuse of privacy.
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UK: 4-year-old referred to anti-extremism group after mentioning Fortnite “guns and bombs”
A threat to free speech.
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The extent of (or lack of) free speech in the UK
? The UK is more aligned with Europe when it comes to free speech – which isn’t good.
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UK MPs to vote on renewal of “draconian” Coronavirus Act, extending overreaching digital surveillance powers
The UK government’s far-reaching response to the coronavirus has crushed many civil liberties.
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Court rules UK’s invasive mass surveillance program is not a breach of human rights
Apparently, bulk data collection of all citizens is perfectly fine.
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Mass spying – UK human rights group challenges intelligence services
Liberty is a UK-based group that’s taking the government to court for breaching human rights legislation.