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Taser Torture as Summary Punishment for “Non-Compliance”
The official rationale for issuing Tasers to police officers is that the electro-shock devices represent a “non-lethal” alternative to the use of a firearm in dealing with situations that threaten the life or safety
Read More »Cheney personally oversaw briefings on torture
Former Vice President Dick Cheney “personally” oversaw at least four briefings with members of Congress about the Bush administration’s interrogation program in an effort to maintain support for the torture of detainees in U.S.
Read More »Anti-abortion activist charged in killing of doctor
An anti-abortion activist was charged yesterday with first-degree murder in the death of late-term abortion provider Dr. George Tiller, and the prosecutor said evidence in the case ruled out the death penalty. Scott
Read More »Study Finds Google is Top Tracker of Web Users
When asked about online privacy, most people say they want more information about how they are being tracked and more control over how their personal information is used. Those consumer expectations are rarely in
Read More »Jacqui Smith departure causes speculation over ID cards
Westminster speculation has raised a new question mark over the future of the government’s flagship identity card scheme, following news of the forthcoming departure of home secretary Jacqui Smith. Smith was one of the
Read More »British Government ‘collapsing’
Gordon Brown’s Government is ‘collapsing’ as Hazel Blears became the latest Cabinet minister to quit her role. The departure of the Communities Secretary on the eve of crunch European and local elections comes hot
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