diff --git a/_pages/index-en.md b/_pages/index-en.md index 3e1fd404..d2697d91 100644 --- a/_pages/index-en.md +++ b/_pages/index-en.md @@ -4,20 +4,20 @@ lang: en permalink: / sections: - id: intro - heading: Lets stop the mass surveillance! + heading: Let's stop the mass surveillance! content: | - The mass surveillance conducted by European governments has on two occasions been struck down by the European Court of Justice. Most recently this happened in 2016, when the court reviewed the joint case of Tele2 from Sweden and Tom Watson et al from England and Wales. However Danish politicians and telco industry refuse to honour fundamental rights, and continue to retain data illegally. + The mass surveillance conducted by European governments has on two occasions been struck down by the European Court of Justice. Most recently this happened in 2016 when the court reviewed the joint case of Tele2 from Sweden and Tom Watson et al from England and Wales. However Danish politicians and telco industry refuse to honor fundamental rights and continue to retain data illegally. We are a motley crew of human rights advocates and privacy campaigners that have come together to use the courts to send a simple message: Honour the law and respect our fundamental rights. - In cooperation with our attorneys we are currently working on the suppœna to file suit against the minister of justice, Søren Pape Poulsen. You can download the current draft (in Danish) [here (pdf)](https://ulovliglogning.dk/assets/files/staevning.pdf) + In cooperation with our attorneys, we are currently working on the suppœna to file suit against the minister of justice, Søren Pape Poulsen. You can download the current draft (in Danish) [here (pdf)](https://ulovliglogning.dk/assets/files/staevning.pdf) - id: butwhy link: Why? heading: But why? content: | - You might not think that your secrets are worth keeping, but with enough data, everyone's a suspect. Maybe you've sent a merry christmas-text to the suspect of an ongoing investigation? Maybe you've googled “manure” the week before a homemade bomb is found? + You might not think that your secrets are worth keeping, but with enough data, everyone’s a suspect. Maybe you’ve sent a Merry Christmas text to the suspect of an ongoing investigation? Maybe you’ve googled “manure” the week before a homemade bomb is found? - Maybe you're the only person with a mobile phone that's been near the scene of a crime, and maybe you'd just bought binliners. Mass surveillance flips the burden of proof. Your movements are recorded and can be used against you, but not in your defence. You might have left your phone at home on purpose. + Maybe you’re the only person with a mobile phone that’s been near the scene of a crime, and maybe you’d just bought binliners. Mass surveillance flips the burden of proof. Your movements are recorded and can be used against you, but not in your defense. You might have left your phone at home on purpose. - id: tellmemore link: How? @@ -27,18 +27,18 @@ sections: Attempting to justify their illegal actions, the Telecom Association published a letter from the minister of justice, Søren Pape Poulsen, telling them to disregard the law. - The case could still be brought against the phone companies, but with this letter they have a better case for arguing ignorance (although that is [technically a moot point](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ignorantia_juris_non_excusat)). However the actions of the minister are so grave that, in consultation with our attorneys, we have decided to file suit against the state instead. A democratic society cannot tolerate officials threatening citizens and companies with prosecution if they honour the law. + The case could still be brought against the phone companies, but with this letter, they have a better case for arguing ignorance (although that is [technically a moot point](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ignorantia_juris_non_excusat)). However, the actions of the minister are so grave that, in consultation with our attorneys, we have decided to file suit against the state instead. A democratic society cannot tolerate officials threatening citizens and companies with prosecution if they honor the law. - id: wannahelp link: Help us! heading: I want to help! content: | - You can contact spokesperson [Rasmus Malver](https://twitter.com/rasmusmalver) on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/rasmusmalver) or via [sms/signal](sms:+4526809424). + You can contact spokesperson [Rasmus Malver](https://twitter.com/rasmusmalver) on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/rasmusmalver) or via [SMS/Signal](sms:+4526809424). You can also transfer money to . We also accept bitcoins on and Mobile Pay to 40456. We have already reached 175.000 DKK, but we still need your help! The next goal is 250.000 DKK. The designated attorney for the Danish government, Kammeradvokaten, has access to unlimited means. When your main customer prints their own money, you are free to charge a substantial sum. - You can also help us gain momentum through publicity. Contact your network, journalists, friends and family - and explain why it is important to fight for our rights. + You can also help us gain momentum through publicity. Contact your network, journalists, friends, and family - and explain why it is important to fight for our rights. - id: faq link: FAQ content: