Villains of the year: Boris, Brand, Met Police and Newcastle United make Press Gazette’s top ten
With police forces using anti-terror laws to find journalistic sources, tens of journalists facing trial and PRs seemingly trying harder…
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Four things Boris Johnson could do to tackle Met Police abuse of RIPA (and doesn’t)
London mayor Boris Johnson (pictured right, Reuters) is facing further questions on Metropolitan Police use of the Regulation of Investigatory…
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Boris Johnson asked by London Assembly to make police seek ‘judicial approval’ to view journalist call records
London mayor Boris Johnson is to be asked whether he will ensure the Metropolitan Police seeks judicial approval to access…
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‘Mayor Johnson! Mayor Johnson!’ Boris walks away from live BBC interview
Boris Johnson walked off camera during a BBC interview this afternoon, leaving the presenter calling out his name on live…
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Boris Johnson RIPA U-turn: Police should require ‘judicial approval’ to obtain journalists’ phone records
Boris Johnson wants police to have to obtain "judicial approval" to access journalists' phone records in future. The Mayor of…
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London Assembly to quiz Met deputy commissioner over RIPA use against journalists
The deputy commissioner of the Metropolitan Police and deputy mayor for policing and crime are to face questions over the…
By Boris Johnson defends Met’s use of RIPA on The Sun – before admitting he hasn’t studied case ‘in great detail’
London Mayor Boris Johnson has again defended the Metropolitan Police’s use of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act against journalists.…
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Met Police watchdog Boris quizzed over use of RIPA to grab journalists’ phone records…’I’m supportive’
London Mayor Boris Johnson has indicated that he is “supportive” of the Met’s use of anti-terrorism spying powers after being…
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