I have now done a briefing note on the Home Office RIPA consultation
which can be downloaded from :
http://www.informationlaw.org.uk/page15.htm
On 17 Apr 2009, at 16:52, Roland Perry wrote:
> In message <[log in to unmask]>, at
> 13:41:27 on Fri, 17 Apr 2009, Ibrahim Hasan
> <[log in to unmask]> writes
>> Councils in England and Wales face new restrictions on the use of
>> surveillance powers for minor offences such as dog fouling and
>> littering.
>>
>> The Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (Ripa) allows public
>> authorities to intercept phone and e-mail data
>
> It doesn't allow councils to do that.
>
>> and use CCTV to spy on suspected criminals.
>
> Isn't that what CCTV's for?
> --
> Roland Perry
>
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Regards
Ibrahim Hasan
Solicitor and Trainer
www.informationlaw.org.uk
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