Monday, November 11, 2013

Scriptonite — The Birth Of A Police State: UK Police To Be Granted Sweeping New Powers

The UK Government is about to pass legislation which will make any behaviour perceived to potentially ‘cause nuisance or annoyance’ a criminal offence. The Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Bill also grants local authorities, police and even private security firms sweeping powers to bar citizens from assembling lawfully in public spaces. The Bill has successfully passed through the House of Commons without issue, and is now in the latter stages of review by the House of Lords, after which it will receive Royal Assent and become Law. Those who refuse orders under the new rules will face arrest, fines and even prison time...
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The Birth Of A Police State: Uk Police To Be Granted Sweeping New Powers

3 comments:

Clonal said...

A response to Russell Brand's call for "Revolution?"

Tom Hickey said...

Pretty clear neoliberals are running scared.

Meanwhile, Bill de Blasio wins the NYC mayoral race and Commissioner Kelly is already looking for another job.

NYPD Commissioner Ray Kelly, unwanted by Mayor-elect Bill de Blasio, is in the running for a top security job at JPMorgan Chase, sources at the financial giant told The Post.

Ray Kelly in the running for JPMorgan job

So Kelly will likely be working for Wall Street directly instead of indirectly through Mayor Bloomberg.

Ralph Musgrave said...

I’m all in favour of this legislation. Congress, the UK’s House of Commons and other assemblies of politicians “annoy” me and many others. So we can have those assemblies closed down. Great.