Tag Archives: Liberty

Why we should – must – keep talking about the Big Society

Posted on 23 May 2011 by Fiona Melville

People laugh at David Cameron for his focus on the Big Society. They think he’s deluded to think that we can consciously make our surroundings better by getting involved. But that is what all politics is about. However, by constantly … Continue reading →

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Can control orders be justified?

Posted on 13 January 2011 by Fiona Melville

There’s been much discussion recently about control orders. David Cameron used to say they don’t work and should be abolished, but now says they need replacing. Nick Clegg also used to say they should be abolished, but now says they … Continue reading →

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Just a thought…

Posted on 10 October 2009 by Fiona Melville

I went to the Sunlight Centre’s fringe on Tuesday in Manchester (which prompted this Guardian article). It was in the Freedom Zone. There were lots of No 2 ID stickers, and BOO leaflets, and I heart low taxes bags. In … Continue reading →

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Being part of the conversation on ID cards

Posted on 4 September 2009 by Administrator

From Socrates on politicalbetting.com yesterday afternoon: Anyone with strong views on the introduction of ID cards can apply to be part of the “conversation” and join one of the National Identity Service’s public panels: You can either email publicpanel@ips.gsi.gov.uk or call … Continue reading →

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Invading my privacy

Posted on 3 September 2009 by Fiona Melville

This morning, I had a call from some people calling themselves the National Accident Database who asked for me by name, ‘regarding an accident I may have had in the last 6 years’.  No such accident. I asked them to … Continue reading →

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