Sunday, July 20, 2008

The Sound Of Eric Blair Rolling In His Grave



The march of the Big Brother state under Labour was highlighted last night as
it was revealed that there are now 1,043 laws that give the authorities the
power to enter a home or business.

Nearly half have been introduced since Labour came to power 11 years ago.
They include the right to:

• Invade your home to see if your pot plants have pests or do not have a
'plant passport' (Plant Health England Order 2005).

• Survey your home and garden to see if your hedge is too high (Anti-Social
Behaviour Act 2003).

• Check that accommodation given to asylum seekers is not being lived in by
non-asylum seekers (Immigration and Asylum Act 1999).

• Raid a house to check if unlicensed gambling is taking place (Gambling Act
2005 Inspection Regulations 2007).

• Seize fridges without the correct energy rating (Energy Information
Household Refrigerators and Freezers Regulations 2004).

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