MOST of the British public are well aware of the EU Single Currency debate. It is doubtful if many will know of the imminent threat to our free speech and freedom of the Press if the proposals for the coming Treaty of Nice are implemented and the new EU Charter of Fundamental Rights becomes law.
It would allow the suspension of the freedom of the Press if it is considered reporting is not in the general interest of the Union (a euphemism for critical or even factual reporting of policies).
This charter is an unprecedented and dangerous threat to liberty and our prized freedom of the Press. It is supposed to be all about our rights but in reality will have more in common with the old totalitarian systems of Eastern Europe.
GRAHAM WOOD
New Alliance pressure group
London
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