South Korea’s military criminal code punishing homosexuality in the ranks is a violation of soldiers’ rights, the country’s human rights commission said. Under the current code, homosexuality among servicemen is punishable by up to one year in jail. The constitutional court is reviewing the issue following a request from a military court. The rights commission…
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Prosecutors prep decision on BT-Phorm case
Chris Williams reports: The Crown Prosecution Service is close to settling on whether to prosecute anyone over BT and Phorm’s secret interception and profiling of internet traffic. Prosecutors have disclosed they plan to announce their decision at the end of November, following an investigation lasting more than two years. They are deciding whether to press…
UK: Privacy concerns will undermine welfare
Hmmm… I never actually posted this one after drafting it, it seems. So a few days later, but still of note: University is a time at which many people are trying to establish an identity for themselves in which they feel comfortable and secure. Particularly early on in their stay at university, individuals are acutely…
New electronic passports will have photos, choice of five- and 10-year lifespan
Lia Levesque reports: The federal government rolled out some details of its new 10-year electronic passport on Tuesday, saying the Canadians who know about the new document seem to like it. “Generally Canadians are not aware of the project by the government of Canada to adopt the new passport, nor do they know exactly what…