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'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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