Letter to my MP sent off this morning
24/3/17
John Penrose MP
House of Commons
London SW1A 0AA
Dear John
The Guardian reported
on 22/1/17 on a secret police unit that used illegal hackers procured
through Indian intelligence services to read private emails of
non-violent political campaigners, journalists and environmentalists,
including Caroline Lucas MP and the peer Jenny Jones. The IPCC is
investigating. In a related incident, in defiance of orders, the
National Domestic Extremism and Disorder Unit has been shredding
documents that relate to an IPCC investigation.
I trust you will agree
that these actions, if confirmed, are unacceptable and incompatible
with a fully functioning democracy.
In view of the pressing
need to increase the resources available to police units monitoring
real terrorist threats to our democracy from Islamic extremists and
far right groups, it would be entirely reasonable to close down all
units who monitor non-violent political parties and organistations
and divert resources to monitoring real threats.
I would be very
grateful if you will ask the relevant Minister why s/he will not
follow this rational course of action?
Thank you.
Kind regards
Richard
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