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Originally Posted by agrumpycow  An update on this story has just been added to the BBC website: 'AIRPORT BAN 'ONLY FOR PROTESTORS''
Heathrow operator BAA has denied claims it is seeking to ban million people from using roads and railways near the London airport.
The company is asking the High Court for an injunction to prevent a climate change demonstration later this month.
BAA's solicitor said it was aimed only at protesters who wanted to obstruct use of the airport or break the law. cont...... BBC NEWS | UK | Airport ban 'only for protesters'
Sounds a bit more 'adult' than previous press  |
Well, no.
They are still asking for an injunction which would give them the right to ban anyone from using public transport, roads, railways and generally take part in legal and innocent activities on the basis that they might be associated with an organisation that might disagree with the BAA. The fact that they are promising to not use that power if they are granted it is irrelevant they are still seeking to attack the civil liberties of millions of people.
Should I have the legal right to ban you from approaching within 10 miles of my house on the basis that you might know someone who was once a burglar? It's OK I promise not to use that power as I know you're innocent but I must be granted that power over you.