Proposed UK Legislation Grants More Power to Police
The Criminal Justice and Police Bill, currently being considered by the UK government, would broaden police powers to invade the privacy of citizens. The legislation allows an expansion of the DNA database, the copying and storage of computer hard drives, and allows the fining of suspects for certain misdemeanors without performing an arrest.
Criminal Justice and Police Bill, UK Home Office Page.
Privacy Battle Brews in England, Wired News, January 23, 2001.
