The Government has acknowledged MI5 and MI6 may be hacking computers and phones in Northern Ireland and the Republic as part of their largely successful fight against dissident republicanism: for every one of 20 bomb attacks during 2014, MI5 and the PSNI are believed to have stopped three or four others coming to fruition. A new report by the Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation also alludes to how the dark web may now be an important tool for dissidents - of both the Irish and Chinese variety - and elsewhere acknowledges various statutory authorities may be intercepting or seizing citizens’ communications data using several legal mechanisms outside the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA) 2000, which was supposed to regulate these practices. In ‘A Question of Trust’ David Anderson QC points out that: “Northern Ireland’s progress towards a post-conflict society is unfortunately far from complete. A real terrorist threat persists in … [Read more...] about MI5 and MI6 may hack PCs in terror probes
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Christchurch terror attack: Prince William’s Christchurch trip itinerary finalised
The itinerary for Prince William's trip to Christchurch has been finalised. The Duke of Cambridge will arrive in Auckland on Anzac Day, before he heads straight to Christchurch with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. There, he will meet with families and survivors of last month's terror attack, as well as first responders and the Muslim community. "The Duke has a close connection with New Zealand and in particular Christchurch. His visit provides the opportunity to pay tribute to those affected by the mosque terrorist attacks and show support to the local and national community," Ardern said. "We welcome this visit by His Royal Highness and know it will bring comfort to those affected." Fifty people were killed and a further 50 injured when a gunman opened fire inside the Al Noor (Deans Ave) and Linwood Ave mosques. It's not the first time the Duke has visited Christchurch in the wake of a tragedy, visiting the city multiple times after the earthquakes. Newshub. … [Read more...] about Christchurch terror attack: Prince William’s Christchurch trip itinerary finalised
EU wrangles over rules to tackle terror online
Europe 17 April 2019 Share this with Facebook Share this with Messenger Share this with Twitter Share this with Email Share this with Facebook Share this with WhatsApp Share this with Messenger Share this with Twitter Share Share this with These are external links and will open in a new window Email Share this with Email Facebook Share this with Facebook Messenger Share this with Messenger Messenger Share this with Messenger Twitter Share this with Twitter Pinterest Share this with Pinterest WhatsApp Share this with WhatsApp LinkedIn Share this with LinkedIn Copy this link https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-47962394 Read more about sharing. These are external links and will open in a new window Close share panel EU officials are struggling to agree on a law aimed at preventing the spread of "terrorist content" online.The European Parliament approved … [Read more...] about EU wrangles over rules to tackle terror online
Belfast man loses compensation bid over dad’s quashed terror case
Belfast man loses compensation bid over dad's quashed terror case BelfastTelegraph.co.uk The son of a west Belfast man whose convictions for terrorist-related offences were quashed after his death has lost a new legal battle over being denied compensation. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/belfast-man-loses-compensation-bid-over-dads-quashed-terror-case-38025234.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/incoming/article38025233.ece/371b0/AUTOCROP/h342/court.jpg Email The son of a west Belfast man whose convictions for terrorist-related offences were quashed after his death has lost a new legal battle over being denied compensation. Conor McNally was challenging the Department of Justice's decision to refuse a pay-out after the guilty verdict against his father Stephen McCaul was ruled unsafe. But the Court of Appeal backed an earlier dismissal of the case because it failed to meet the legal test for financial redress to those found to have suffered a … [Read more...] about Belfast man loses compensation bid over dad’s quashed terror case
Wishaw man threatened to use explosives & weapons to carry out acts of terrorism
A Wishaw man is behind bars after threatening to use explosives to carry out acts of terrorism. James Stevenson was caged having pleaded guilty to repeatedly calling the emergency services from his home in Glasgow Road on March 14 and threatening to carry out acts of violence and terrorism. During the calls, the 29-year-old threatened to use weapons and explosives against members of the public. Stevenson also admitted resisting arrest at his home by struggling violently with police and lashing out with his arms and legs. A police officer was also assaulted by Stevenson within the A&E department of University Hospital Wishaw. At Hamilton Sheriff Court, Sheriff Daniel Kelly QC sentenced Stevenson to a total of eight months in prison. … [Read more...] about Wishaw man threatened to use explosives & weapons to carry out acts of terrorism