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> There's a strong legal system (eg. due process, habeas corpus) that protects you in uk Sometimes the authorities appear to have the law on their side, exampl
by logifail 5y ago
> There's a strong legal system (eg. due process, habeas corpus) that protects you in uk
Sometimes the authorities appear to have the law on their side, examples included people detained under the Terrorism Act(s)[0] and those who are singled out by the police under "stop and search" powers[1]
[0] https://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/aug/18/glenn-greenwald-guardian-partner-detained-heathrow https://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/aug/18/glenn-greenwal...
[1] https://www.statewatch.org/media/documents/analyses/no-105-uk-section-44.pdf https://www.statewatch.org/media/documents/analyses/no-105-u...