Rheinland-Pfalz to Grant Police Drone Interception Powers
The governing coalition in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany, is proposing a law change to allow police to intercept suspicious drones, prompted by numerous drone flights near sensitive locations including military bases and industrial sites, alongside additional measures to increase police safety and addres...
Rheinland-Pfalz to Grant Police Drone Interception Powers
The governing coalition in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany, is proposing a law change to allow police to intercept suspicious drones, prompted by numerous drone flights near sensitive locations including military bases and industrial sites, alongside additional measures to increase police safety and addres...
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44% Bias Score
Bavarian Police Act's "Impending Danger" Clause Faces Constitutional Challenge
Bavaria's Police Act allows police intervention based on "drohende Gefahr" (impending danger), even without a concrete threat, prompting a constitutional court challenge due to concerns about excessive surveillance and potential overreach; the court's decision will impact the balance between securit...
Bavarian Police Act's "Impending Danger" Clause Faces Constitutional Challenge
Bavaria's Police Act allows police intervention based on "drohende Gefahr" (impending danger), even without a concrete threat, prompting a constitutional court challenge due to concerns about excessive surveillance and potential overreach; the court's decision will impact the balance between securit...
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52% Bias Score
Supreme Court Expands Police Powers in Fentanyl Cases
The Supreme Court of Canada ruled that police in Guelph lawfully accessed a drug dealer's text messages without a warrant during a 2017 fentanyl investigation, citing "exigent circumstances" due to the urgent need to prevent imminent drug deals and overdoses. This 6-3 decision expands police powers ...
Supreme Court Expands Police Powers in Fentanyl Cases
The Supreme Court of Canada ruled that police in Guelph lawfully accessed a drug dealer's text messages without a warrant during a 2017 fentanyl investigation, citing "exigent circumstances" due to the urgent need to prevent imminent drug deals and overdoses. This 6-3 decision expands police powers ...
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56% Bias Score
Bavarian Police Act's "Imminent Danger" Clause Sparks Debate
Bavaria's Article 11a PAG allows police preemptive action based on "drohende Gefahr" (imminent danger), enabling investigations even without immediate threat; this broad interpretation sparks debate about clarity, proportionality, and potential for abuse, particularly regarding surveillance and the ...
Bavarian Police Act's "Imminent Danger" Clause Sparks Debate
Bavaria's Article 11a PAG allows police preemptive action based on "drohende Gefahr" (imminent danger), enabling investigations even without immediate threat; this broad interpretation sparks debate about clarity, proportionality, and potential for abuse, particularly regarding surveillance and the ...
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64% Bias Score
Hesse Expands Police Powers with AI-Surveillance Law
The Hessian state parliament passed a law granting police expanded powers, including AI-powered video surveillance, extended preventative detention, and wider bodycam use, sparking controversy over civil liberties and due process.
Hesse Expands Police Powers with AI-Surveillance Law
The Hessian state parliament passed a law granting police expanded powers, including AI-powered video surveillance, extended preventative detention, and wider bodycam use, sparking controversy over civil liberties and due process.
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44% Bias Score