Home Office refuses to comment on IMC server seizure
jac | 02.11.2004 22:44 | FBI Server Seizure | Indymedia
The Home Office refuses to comment on the seizure of the Indymedia servers in this letter dated 27th October 2004 from Caroline Flint MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, the minister responsible for international crime, in a response to a question from MP Glenda Jackson, CBE.
"Dear Glenda,
Thank you for your letter dated 14 October 2004 addressed to the Home Secretary enclosing an email from your constituent X regarding Indymedia. I have been asked to reply as the Minister responsible for international crime.
Unfortunately, I am not in a position to comment on this particular matter, but I can provide general information. It is standard Home Office policy neither to confirm nor deny the existance or receipt of a mutual legal assistance request. However, where the UK has received a valid request, we will seek to execute it within the framework of our domestic law. This will include being provided with sufficient evidence to justify the actions sought.
I hope you find this useful.
Caroline Flint"
Glenda Jackson has signed the Early Day Motion 1750 requesting an explanation from the Home Secretary.
Thank you for your letter dated 14 October 2004 addressed to the Home Secretary enclosing an email from your constituent X regarding Indymedia. I have been asked to reply as the Minister responsible for international crime.
Unfortunately, I am not in a position to comment on this particular matter, but I can provide general information. It is standard Home Office policy neither to confirm nor deny the existance or receipt of a mutual legal assistance request. However, where the UK has received a valid request, we will seek to execute it within the framework of our domestic law. This will include being provided with sufficient evidence to justify the actions sought.
I hope you find this useful.
Caroline Flint"
Glenda Jackson has signed the Early Day Motion 1750 requesting an explanation from the Home Secretary.
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