I have been following this with interest on the news, as i do with all the issues surrounding Britain's Big Brother state, and i just wondered how long it will take for the first bushcrafter to be done with this new tool if it ends up being used?
Heres the article from the Sky News website.....
"X-ray cameras could be installed on lampposts on British streets to spot armed terrorists and other criminals, it has been claimed.
According to a leaked memo seen by The Sun, "detection of weapons and explosives will become easier" if the scheme drawn up by Home Office officials is adopted.
However, officials acknowledged it would be highly controversial as the cameras can "see" through clothing.
"The social acceptability of routine intrusive detection measures and the operational response required in the event of an alarm are likely to be limiting factors," the memo warned.
"Privacy is an issue because the machines see through clothing."
The Sun said the memo, dated January 17, was drawn up by the Home Office for the Prime Minister's working group on security crime and justice.
Seeing through clothing It noted some technologies used for airport security had already been used in police operations searching for drugs and weapons in nightclubs.
"These and other could be developed for a much more widespread use in public places," it said.
"Street furniture could routinely house detection systems that would indicate the likely presence of a gun, for example."
A Home Office spokeswoman said: "We don't comment on leaked documents".
Well if i walked past one of these with my gear on ready for an overnighter, they'd get me for a few things straight away!
If these are the same cameras used in airports, that means any knife, saw, axe etc in your pack will be picked up.
Get ready for a sudden spate of bushcrafter arrests as soon as these cams are installed, knowing our goverment we'll all be labelled as enemy combatants for having a knife and any article of clothing that bares a resemblence to forces gear!
Sad times indeed.
Boosh.
Heres the article from the Sky News website.....
"X-ray cameras could be installed on lampposts on British streets to spot armed terrorists and other criminals, it has been claimed.
According to a leaked memo seen by The Sun, "detection of weapons and explosives will become easier" if the scheme drawn up by Home Office officials is adopted.
However, officials acknowledged it would be highly controversial as the cameras can "see" through clothing.
"The social acceptability of routine intrusive detection measures and the operational response required in the event of an alarm are likely to be limiting factors," the memo warned.
"Privacy is an issue because the machines see through clothing."
The Sun said the memo, dated January 17, was drawn up by the Home Office for the Prime Minister's working group on security crime and justice.
Seeing through clothing It noted some technologies used for airport security had already been used in police operations searching for drugs and weapons in nightclubs.
"These and other could be developed for a much more widespread use in public places," it said.
"Street furniture could routinely house detection systems that would indicate the likely presence of a gun, for example."
A Home Office spokeswoman said: "We don't comment on leaked documents".
Well if i walked past one of these with my gear on ready for an overnighter, they'd get me for a few things straight away!
If these are the same cameras used in airports, that means any knife, saw, axe etc in your pack will be picked up.
Get ready for a sudden spate of bushcrafter arrests as soon as these cams are installed, knowing our goverment we'll all be labelled as enemy combatants for having a knife and any article of clothing that bares a resemblence to forces gear!
Sad times indeed.
Boosh.