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UK: Cash refusal threatens people’s ability to pay for food and medicine via @WhichUK Information gathered from 2,500 people shows that the inability to pay in #cash is has had a significant effect upon people's lives during the pandemic. https://www.statewatch.org/news/2020/november/uk-cash-refusal-threatens-people-s-ability-to-pay-for-food-and-medicine/ … #COVID19

EU: Policing: member states get ready for the first “European Data Quality Day” @EU2020DE is planning a “European Data Quality Day" to improve “the quantity and quality of data” held in the Europol Information System and the Schengen Information System. https://www.statewatch.org/news/2020/november/eu-policing-member-states-get-ready-for-the-first-european-data-quality-day/ …

EU: Exports of "dual-use" technology: Council's updated negotiating position #surveillance #humanrights https://www.statewatch.org/news/2020/november/eu-exports-of-dual-use-technology-council-s-updated-negotiating-position/ …

EU: @Frontex signs contract for "human intelligence training" with private security company The company, @chenegaeurope, is headed by ex-members of the British military and Police Service of Northern Ireland. https://www.statewatch.org/news/2020/october/eu-frontex-signs-contract-for-human-intelligence-training-with-private-security-company/ …

EU: Study demands new ways for @Europol to access #personaldata from private parties Current rules are "perceived to be insufficient by both Europol and the OSPs [online service providers]." https://www.statewatch.org/news/2020/october/eu-study-demands-new-ways-for-europol-to-access-personal-data-from-private-parties/ …

The EU is stepping up action to increase forced removals. This is a priority in the new #MigrationPact, but efforts have been ongoing for some time. Find out more in the report #Deportation Union and our webinar recordings, available here https://www.statewatch.org/deportation-union-rights-accountability-and-the-eu-s-push-to-increase-forced-removals/ …

The Inquiry into the activities of #spycops in England & Wales since 1968 began today, you can follow events at the accounts below.https://twitter.com/fruitbatmania/status/1322903221585747974 …

Drone video shows scale of Poland's abortion protests The protests are reportedly more militant and with a broader base than those that have taken place in previous years. https://www.statewatch.org/news/2020/november/drone-video-shows-scale-of-poland-s-abortion-protests/ …

EU: Policing: member states get ready for the first “European Data Quality Day” @EU2020DE is planning a “European Data Quality Day" to improve “the quantity and quality of data” held in the Europol Information System and the Schengen Information System. https://www.statewatch.org/news/2020/november/eu-policing-member-states-get-ready-for-the-first-european-data-quality-day/ …

UK: Cash refusal threatens people’s ability to pay for food and medicine via @WhichUK Information gathered from 2,500 people shows that the inability to pay in #cash is has had a significant effect upon people's lives during the pandemic. https://www.statewatch.org/news/2020/november/uk-cash-refusal-threatens-people-s-ability-to-pay-for-food-and-medicine/ … #COVID19

EU: Surveillance: Exports of "dual-use" technology: Council's updated negotiating position https://www.statewatch.org/news/2020/november/eu-exports-of-dual-use-technology-council-s-updated-negotiating-position/ …

Statewatch is looking to appoint two new Trustees Could you be the right person to help steer the ever-vital work of Statewatch? Deadline: today! https://www.statewatch.org/about/our-staff-and-trustees/statewatch-is-looking-to-appoint-two-new-trustees/ …

Deadliest Shipwreck of the Year Claims at Least 140 Lives Some 140 people have died after a boat carrying 200 people heading towards the Canary Islands sank off the coast of Senegal. https://www.statewatch.org/news/2020/october/deadliest-shipwreck-of-the-year-claims-at-least-140-lives/ …

Germany: More than 2,000 new authorities to gain access to the revamped #Schengen Information System In Germany, some 2,000 new authorities will gain access to data. Meanwhile in Switzerland, there is a political controversy over accepting the new rules. https://www.statewatch.org/news/2020/october/germany-more-than-2-000-new-authorities-to-gain-access-to-the-revamped-schengen-information-system/ …

UAE police chief would be a disastrous choice to lead @Interpol Peter Oborne argues that Interpol should reject the candidacy of Major General Nasser Ahmed al-Raisi, a police chief in the United Arab Emirates, for the policing organisation's top job. https://www.statewatch.org/news/2020/october/uae-police-chief-would-be-a-disastrous-choice-to-lead-interpol/ …

Statewatch is looking to appoint two new Trustees Could you be the right person to help steer the ever-vital work of Statewatch? Deadline: this Sunday! https://www.statewatch.org/about/our-staff-and-trustees/statewatch-is-looking-to-appoint-two-new-trustees/ …

The EU is expanding and constructing a host of #databases and information systems to facilitate forced removals. Watch the recording of our webinar from Monday to find out more https://www.statewatch.org/publications/events/deportation-union-databases-for-expulsions/ … #deportation

Over five years since it was set up, the inquiry on undercover policing in England & Wales since 1968 will start hearings on Monday. Support those affected by #spycops via @out_of_lives and @copscampaign Extensive coverage of the scandal in our database https://www.statewatch.org/search?searchTerm=%22undercover+policing%22&filters=&tags=&dateFrom=&dateTo=&currentPage=1&pageSize=20&sortDateAscending=desc …