ORGANISED CRIME
POLITICS
Strong Objections to Surveillance Bill Over Method of Lifting Telephone Secrecy
Behind‑the‑scenes negotiations to secure the two‑thirds parliamentary majority required to amend the Constitution and allow phone‑tap authorisations for combating organised and serious crime have so far failed to bear fruit. Today’s scheduled vote will likely be moved to next Thursday.
POLITICS
Surveillance Legislation Drawing Nearer
Police and the Intelligence Service eagerly await the relevant bill’s passage, seeing it as a critical tool in the fight against organised crime and terrorism.
