Tag Archives: Data Retention and Investigatory Powers Bill

Two blasts from the past

Posted on July 18, 2015 by ianchisnall

This week the Government has been forced to address two matters that have been bubbling away for more than a year. The High Court judgement over the Data Retention and Investigatory Powers (DRIP) Act which I wrote about extensively last … Continue reading →

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20 months on the WC?

Posted on August 15, 2014 by ianchisnall

Political constipation is not unknown in the Home Office, but it is not something to be encouraged, particularly when other parts of the same department appear to have the Political equivalent of the runs. According to this report a request for … Continue reading →

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A suggestion for the silly season

Posted on July 28, 2014 by ianchisnall

My broadcaster of choice is Radio 4 and the three significant news programmes I would listen to each day if I was able to do so would be Today, World at One and PM. One of the most frustrating aspects … Continue reading →

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I predict a recall

Posted on July 27, 2014 by ianchisnall

The idea that Parliament may be recalled during this Summers recess is not one I can claim is an original thought. Others have been suggesting it as a possible outcome of the discussions regarding MH-17 or the appalling destruction of … Continue reading →

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Whats so special about 5 years?

Posted on July 25, 2014 by ianchisnall

Our MPs are on campaigning leave (or a few are already on holiday, taking advantage of the cheaper holidays before the state Schools broke up). This is to be added to their previous unexpected 19 days break in May when David Cameron … Continue reading →

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How do they keep a straight face?

Posted on July 24, 2014 by ianchisnall

It is understandable that most large organisations have some inconsistencies in the way in which they express themselves and at times even demonstrate conflicting actions. I recall from a period of heavy snowfall a few years ago a story about two … Continue reading →

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Small Government has arrived at last

Posted on July 19, 2014 by ianchisnall

My apologies to all those who glance over my blog on a regular basis. In the last week I have written several blogs on the same theme and I appreciate that is not a subject that concerns all of us. However … Continue reading →

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House of Shame

Posted on July 16, 2014 by ianchisnall

During 9 hours in the House of Commons yesterday a small number of MPs debated a Bill that the Government claims is a vital piece of emergency legislation, which is needed to keep you and I safe. By the end … Continue reading →

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Stop the DRIP

Posted on July 15, 2014 by ianchisnall

Today 100’s of supine MPs will do as their Party leaders have told them and pass a law that is known as DRIP. The Data Retention and Investigatory Powers Bill was introduced into Parliament on Thursday 10th July having already gained agreement … Continue reading →

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Are they really listening?

Posted on July 14, 2014 by ianchisnall

The approaching General Election creates the need for all parties to decide how to woo potential voters and also what to include in their manifestos. Both of these causes are a reflection of a very poor form of democracy, which allows those … Continue reading →

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