July 25, 2005

Hack on Sight Policy Requested

UK Police Chiefs Seek Powers to Attack Terror Web Sites

The Association of Chief Police Officers has asked for new legislation giving the security services "powers to attack identified websites". The proposal, along with one for a new offence covering "use of the internet to prepare, encourage, facilitate acts of terrorism" was part of the terror law 'shopping list' presented by ACPO at the Prime Minister's meeting with law enforcement agencies last Thursday. [via The Register]