Deceptikons: Liberal Opinion and PoliticsLiberal Opinion & Analysis of British Politics & Current Affairs from a centre-left point of view. Includes articles on Human Rights Issues, Religion and UK Government Policy.Anti Terror Laws in Tatters- June 28, 2006 The Government's anti-terror laws are in tatters after a judge ruled that control orders on terrorist suspects who have not faced trial is incompatible with the European Convention on Human Rights.http://www.deceptikons.com/article.asp?file=243.xml England 1 - 0 Ecuador- June 25, 2006 Against a backdrop of two consecutive nights of fan violence in Stuttgart, England lined up against Ecuador with a 4-5-1 formation which saw Owen Hargreaves moved to right back and Michael Carrick brought into the holding midfield role. Wayne Rooney began as the lone striker up front.http://www.deceptikons.com/article.asp?file=242.xml Why the rights of the suspect matter- June 23, 2006 This morning Tony Blair has made a speech outlining his intention to rebalance the criminal justice system in favour of the victim. Critics have accused him of doing too little too late, of pandering to newspaper headlines and even legislative hyperactivity.http://www.deceptikons.com/article.asp?file=241.xml A Happy Cynic- June 22, 2006 My brand of atheism does have a tendency to wind Christians up. I think this is because I have persistent, child-like style of questioning, in which one impertinent question quickly follows another. Trapping the beleaguered bible-basher in a prison of logic and reason. This of course occassionally provokes an angry reaction, but the latest was the most surprising I have ever witnessed.http://www.deceptikons.com/article.asp?file=240.xml England 2 - 2 Sweden- June 20, 2006 England lost striker Michael Owen to a first minute injury, but recovered well during the first half. And whilst the English XI had to absorb a number of Swedish free-kicks and corners, they held off the Swedes and played the better football of the first half.http://www.deceptikons.com/article.asp?file=239.xml Forest Gate Terror Raid: More Excuses- June 18, 2006 The latest in a series of excuses and half-witted explanations for the events which led to and those that occurred during the Forest Gate Anti-Terror Raid in East London has emerged in the Sunday Mirror this morning.http://www.deceptikons.com/article.asp?file=238.xml Sentencing Row: When does Life mean Life- June 16, 2006 The case of paedophile Craig Sweeney has sparked a major row in the Criminal Justice system over what a life sentence really means. Sweeny was given a discretionary life sentence for abducting and sexual assaulting a 3 year old girl, but was told he could be freed in as little as 5 years.http://www.deceptikons.com/article.asp?file=237.xml England 2 - 0 Trinidad & Tobago- June 15, 2006 England struggled to break down a well organised Trinidad and Tobago team, with a predictable & frustrating first half performance. Lacking width and failing to finish the few opportunities which were created, the England team found themselves lucky to be 0-0 with Trinidad and Tobago at the break, especially following a dramatic off-the-line clearance from John Terry minutes before half time.http://www.deceptikons.com/article.asp?file=236.xml England 1 - 0 Paraguay- June 10, 2006 England have beaten Paraguay by a goal to nil in Frankfurt. The goal came after just 4 minutes with Paraguay Captain Carlos Gamarra heading an own goal from a David Beckham free kick.http://www.deceptikons.com/article.asp?file=235.xml Lib Dems to Cut Income Tax by 2p- June 8, 2006 The Liberal Democrats have pledged to cut Income Tax by 2p in the 1 at the next General Election and are promising to take 2 million of Britains poorest people out of income tax altogether.http://www.deceptikons.com/article.asp?file=234.xml |