05/12/2003   WWF are criticised for LaFarge sponsorship by leading Scottish NGOs.

This follows a recent court action undertaken by LaFarge to appeal the decision not to allow their plans for a 'super quarry' in Scotland.

 05/12/2003   The director of Liberty, Shami Chakrabarti, comments on the Queen's speech -

highlighting three key areas of concern: Asylum seekers; Civil Contingencies and ID cards.

 04/12/2003   UK plans to introduce 'sweeping measures to deal with terrorist attacks.'

The Independent reports that civil liberties groups are concerned over broad definitions of an "emergency" and the powers it affords the government.
21/11/2003   'Proposed ID card system will do nothing to prevent fraudsters acquiring multiple identity cards.'

New Scientist reports on how the UK system is failing to achieve one of it's main aims.

 21/11/2003   The activist group, Animal Liberation, fed pig meat to sheep, hoping to make them unfit for export.

This ethically arguable move was intended to highlight the cruelty of live animal export, emphasised recently in a case where 5,000 sheep died after being stranded at sea for 11 weeks.

 17/11/2003   Ex-chairwoman of Liberty, Fiona Mactaggart, supports ID cards.

In an interview with the Guardian, she goes on to say that her about-swing was due to developments in biometric technology and the 'opportunities it offers'.
17/11/2003   George Bush is coming on a UK state visit, 19th - 21st November.

Activists are planning to make the US President's visit a memorable one. Click the above link to find out about some of the activities planned.

 17/11/2003   Greenpeace has uncovered UK ghost ships sent to India.

Their findings reveal that the UK is 'in breach of international regulations on the issue and (contradicts) the government&#8217, s stance on the ex-US Navy &#8216, ghost ships&#8217, in Hartlepool.'

 06/11/2003   Apparently more than 90% of England is affected by pollution.

"According to a study expanding road networks and a sharp rise in flights have led to a dramatic jump in air, noise and light pollution in the past decade."