Topic: Stephen Timms

2 chapters across the catalog

The Deuce!
Episode 200 1:14:56 - 1:16:50

200: The Deuce!

UK MP Stabbed, Polish Government Plane Crash Codes

A British Member of Parliament was stabbed during a constituent meeting, sparking a renewed debate over knife crime in the UK. Additionally, new reports suggest that the Polish government plane crash in Russia may have resulted in the compromise of sensitive NATO communication codes carried by the officials on board.

Haiti: Genocide By Neglect
Episode 190 1:38:51 - 1:41:18

190: Haiti: Genocide By Neglect

UK Digital Economy Bill and Intellectual Property Errors

The United Kingdom's Digital Economy Bill has been pushed through Parliament, introducing strict measures against illegal downloading and potentially threatening open Wi-Fi. Minister Stephen Timms, the official behind the bill, was criticized for a letter in which he mistakenly referred to an "IP address" as an "intellectual property address." This error is cited as evidence that the officials regulating the internet lack a basic understanding of its technology.