Org response to conviction of Cage Director for terror offences

Executive Director, Jim Killock said:

“These powers are blanket and do not require suspicion. They have been employed against journalists and others to compel them to provide information which could breach professional privilege and confidentiality.

“If Muhammad Rabbani is suspected of a crime, there are separate routes under RIPA which can be employed, which at least require a genuine reason to be specified before they are investigated.”

Rabbani was found guilty under Schedule 7 of the Terrorism Act.

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