| Service | Description |
|---|---|
| 'Everyone got it wrong about Iraq.' |
The online publication Spiked examines the claim that 'Saddam Hussein's Iraq had weapons so deadly that only all-out war could neuter their threat to mankind'. |
| Amnesty International data indicates CIA rendition flights used British airfields. |
Amnesty International today published the details of CIA flights that used United Kingdom airfields to refuel just hours after transferring detainees to countries where they risked torture. |
| Anti-terrorism bill: 90-day detention period unlikely. |
The independent reviewer of terrorism legislation said the government should revert to its original intention of allowing a select committee of both houses to take evidence on the bill. |
| Arrest of organisers of two-strong demonstration. |
Two peace protesters, Maya Evans and Milan Rai, have been arrested opposite Downing Street for organising a peaceful remembrance ceremony comprised of just themselves. They read names of Iraqis and Britons killed in the conflict, and were arrested under the new legislation that criminalises 'demonstrating'. indymedia report |
| BMA calls for safeguards on ID cards. |
"Legislation to introduce national ID cards must not lead to vulnerable groups being denied access to the NHS." |
| Brian Haw is to stand as MP for Westminster. |
Brian has kept up a 24 hour peace vigil in Parliament Square since June 2001 to protest about the Government’s foreign policy towards Iraq. |
| Briefing urges MPs to stop compulsory ID Cards plan. |
MPs will debate the ID Cards Bill on 13 February. Liberty have prepared a briefing detailing their support for amendments made by the House of Lords - including those which ensure the scheme will be compulsory. |
| Clamping Down On Protest - Arrests under Serious and Organised Crime and Police Act. |
Two women were arrested at NSA Menwith Hill on 1st April within hours of the new Act being brought into force. More details here. |
| Demonstrate against Israeli war crimes |
Tell the Deputy commander of the Israeli Ground Forces what you think of Israeli action in Gaza. |
| Doubts over passport face scans. |
Technology to be incorporated into new UK passports by end 2005 has a 10% failure rate. |
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