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Written question asked by John McDonnell (Labour) on Friday, 22 October 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 3 November 2004. It was answered by Caroline Flint (Labour) on Wednesday, 3 November 2004 on behalf of the Home Office.


Home Office

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, on what (a) grounds and (b) legal authority the web servers of the news agency Indymedia were seized on 7th October.
Answer

John McDonnell: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department on what (a) grounds and (b) legal authority the web servers of the news agency Indymedia were seized on 7 October. [193709] Caroline Flint: I can only confirm that no UK law enforcement agencies were involved in the matter. I am not at liberty to discuss the specific case in more detail.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
426 c299W; 193709
Session
2003-04
Subjects
Software Computers Seized articles Indymedia UK
Link
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