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Changes in telephone-tapping warrant procedures disguises true figures

01 July 2004

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Since 1997 the surveillance of telecommunications has risen more than two and a half times - the report from the Commissioner for the year 2003 shows a 20% rise. See:

a. Telephone tapping and mail-opening figures 1937-2003 (updated 26 July 2004)

b. Changes in telephone-tapping warrant procedures

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