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Podcast: Critical Line Item with Tom Ravlic
Episode: Witness K trial a scandal big enough for both sides of politics
Description: The September 11 attacks in 2001 ushered in a new era of ratcheting up of security laws across the globe. While increases in legal power may be understandable in the context of one specific area of activity, the addition of powers and their use may extend beyond serious criminal offences such as organised crime, acts of political violence or terrorism and child exploitation. Crikey's dogged political editor, Bernard Keane has followed issues of the expanding footprint of security legislation and its impact on the media, whistle blowers, average citizens and the justice system overall. This is essential listening for anybody concerned about...