SAS soldiers threaten legal action over legacy plans, says MP

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As published by the BBC A group which represents past and present Special Air Service (SAS) soldiers is threatening legal action over the government’s legislation to deal with the legacy of the Northern Ireland troubles. Conservative MP Sir David Davis described the move as unprecedented in the history of the British Army. Speaking during Prime […]

SAS soldiers threaten legal action over Labour’s Troubles Bill

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As published by the Telegraph SAS soldiers have threatened Labour with legal action over its Troubles Bill. The Special Air Service Regimental Association, which represents serving and former special forces troops, has sent a letter to Hilary Benn, the Northern Ireland Secretary, warning that the legislation does not provide adequate safeguards for veterans. Labour axed […]

Government threatened with legal action by SAS association over Troubles reforms

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As published by the Independent The Government has been threatened with legal action over its reforms to legacy legislation on the Northern Ireland troubles by the body that represents the SAS and its veterans, MPs have been told, amid concerns that it could lead to prosecutions for former soldiers. The SAS Regimental Association has reportedly […]

SAS veterans threaten ‘unprecedented’ legal action over Labour’s Troubles Bill

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As published by LBC The Special Air Service Regimental Association has issued a formal legal warning to Hilary Benn, the Northern Ireland Secretary, arguing that Labour’s Northern Ireland Troubles Bill fails to protect former soldiers, police officers and security service personnel. In a letter before action sent this week, the association said the proposed legislation […]

Welcome to ‘papers, please’ Britain: ID cards threaten our privacy and individual rights, writes David Davis MP

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As published by LBC Keir Starmer has announced that all UK adults will be required to have digital ID cards under his new plan. Two-thirds of Britons do not trust the Government to keep their personal information secure. They are right to be concerned. The plan will effectively centralise the management of all the data […]

Digital ID card plan could allow the Government to dig up dirt to silence critics

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As published by the Independent Sir David Davis, a leading privacy and civil liberties campaigner, warned the Government could use centralised data to embarrass or silence critics. Every adult in the UK will be ordered to carry digital ID cards, prompting fears the Government could weaponise the data to target opponents and silence critics. The […]