Second reading for the lawful access bills has now appeared on the projected order of business for the House of Commons.
Lawful Access Looms on Parliamentary Plan
October 20, 2009
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Okay…
…one more thing on the “eternal vigilance” to-do list, then.
Looks like certain parts of those bills on order…
Would criminalize Freedon of Expression and other constitutional guarantees.