Thursday, November 15, 2007

”Fortress Britain”

THE TELEGRAPH: Train passengers face routine airline-style bag checks and body searches as part of a new counter-terror crackdown announced by Gordon Brown.

He conjured up visions of ''Fortress Britain" as he unveiled a succession of security measures at airports, railway stations, sports venues and other public places.

There is also to be a huge "hearts and minds" drive aimed at diverting young Muslims away from the influence of fanatics. Gordon Brown reveals 'Fortress Britain' plan (more) By Philip Johnston

THE TELEGRAPH:
Actions speak loudest to terrorists, Mr Brown By Michael Burleigh

TELEGRAPH COMMENT:
Balancing liberty with counter-terrorism

THE DAILY MAIL:
Terror crackdown: Passengers forced to answer 53 questions BEFORE they travel By James Slack

NZZ:
Brown will britische Terrorabwehr ausbauen: Konsequentere Überwachung islamistischer Scharfmacher

Mark Alexander