[Spooks] censorship

[Paul Beaumont]

Hello Chris and List,
This is an interesting topic; the law as it relates to listening in Great
Britain is very defined, even to the point of those who can legally listen.
For a short and intuitive read:
http://www.radio.gov.uk/publication/ra_info/ra169.htm
This document was issued originally as Scanners became popular in GB and
listing to the emergency services was a great interest. Read with a
singular mind one could easily imagine that the document only referred to
the frequencies covered by Scanners. However, it obviously refers to the
entire spectrum and some necessity of good sense must be exercised when
listening. The document states, in simple and plain language exactly what
can be legally listened to [And it isn't much, either].

Having read the RA169 doc you will understand why ENIGMA 2000 is careful
not to overstep the line, a cautious approach must, out of sensibility, be
observed as the statement made in our newsletter proclaims:

"Apart from the regulations concerning the reception of wireless stations
within Great Britain advice on reporting intelligence matters also exists
in the form of DA notices. Whoever the messages, from E03/E03a, are aimed
at ENIGMA 2000 has no wish to 'advertise' the existence of these stations
to those who may not support the best interests of Great Britain, or its
representatives abroad."

The RA169 document is not about being a killjoy. It offers advice to those
with an interest in listening, interception, earwigging or call it what you
will. If the representatives of HM Govt do knock there will be no defence.

So yes, we are avoiding the wrath of our Government. We certainly have no
wish to fall foul of the various statutes surrounding the interception of
others communications and we act accordingly and in sensible fashion.

ENIGMA 2000 has no funds or finacial status. Out of pocket expenses are
just that - out of mine, or MikeL's pockets.

73
Paul
For ENIGMA 2000
[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/enigma2000]

>As far as E2K and E3 are concerned, I think they are trying to avoid any
overt actions on their part that could bring down the wrath of their As far
as E2K and E3 are concerned, I think they are trying to avoid any overt
actions on their part that could bring down the wrath of their government.
I don't believe E2K has a legal defense fund.