Category Archives: GCHQ

UK: GCHQ denies wiretapping Donald Trump

Posted on March 17, 2017 by L

“Recent allegations made by media commentator Judge Andrew Napolitano about GCHQ being asked to conduct ‘wiretapping’ against the then president-elect are nonsense. They are utterly ridiculous and should be ignored.” GCHQ spokesman GCHQ — Britain’s communications intelligence agency — has issued … Continue reading →

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UK Boris Johnson: ‘No Evidence Russia trying to disrupt UK democracy’

Posted on March 13, 2017 by L

“We have no evidence that the Russians are actually involved in trying to undermine our democratic processes at the moment.” Foreign Minister Boris Johnson Britain’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) — part of the GCHQ spying agency —  has written … Continue reading →

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UK: Law Commission proposals to radically increase prison terms for revealing and handling state secrets

Posted on February 13, 2017 by L

“The Official Secrets Act 1989 (…) is reputedly one of the most draconian secrecy laws in the world. It seems to me to have been very effective at dissuading and preventing the 99.9% of British citizens who have signed to … Continue reading →

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UK’s Intelligence Agencies

Posted on August 5, 2016 by L

“Secret intelligence gives the Government a vital edge in tackling some of the most difficult problems we face… intelligence forewarns us of threats to our national security; helps the Government promote international stability; provides support and protection to our forces; … Continue reading →

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