A government memo reveals that former prime ministers, secretaries of state, and ministers may be required to participate in hearings regarding the Manston scandal in Kent, where a controversial processing center for small boat arrivals is located. The inquiry into the former military base, used as a detention facility for those crossing the Channel in dinghies, is expected to be damaging to the Home Office’s reputation, as stated in the memo disclosed to the Guardian following a legal challenge. The involvement of key figures in the investigation suggests the seriousness of the situation and the potential consequences for those implicated.
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The dystopian megacity bigger than Scotland where 2,600,000 cameras are always watching
Chongqing, a megacity in China with 30 million residents, is recognized as the world's most surveilled city, featuring an extensive CCTV network that monitors every street and neighborhood through a grid system. The city has nearly 2.6 million cameras, equating to one for every six residents, part of a broader mass surveillance strategy by the Chinese government, which aims to enhance public safety and support the social credit system. This system is perceived positively by...
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