Why doesn't government see the risk of legislation?

[streaky]

Well, because so much of it is rushed out thoughtlessly in response to a headline-grabbing BLiarite initiative and receives bu99er-all attention from Parliamentarians.

The "Law of Unintended Consequences" is working overtime on much UK legislation ... and most of that from the EU too.

I refer on this occasion to the proposals to allow "in extreme cases" councils' rating officials to photograph inside your house.

I forsee a useful tool for prospective criminals and lots more door-step fraudsters.

Streaky

[Cooperman]

No-one, repeat no-one, is coming into my home unless they are accompanied by a uniformed police officer complete with warrant card and a confirmable phone number of his police station so that I can check his identity.

[Munter]

"WHY DOESN'T GOVERNMENT SEE THE RISK OF LEGISLATION?" They did a risk assesment and have concluded that they should legislate against legislation. So they are a bit busy...

>> Edited by Munter on Thursday 17th November 16:59