Electronic Surveillance of Private Homes
1998-02-02T02:40:01-05:00https://images.c-span.org/Files/038/19980202024025001_hd.jpgMembers debated the use of electronic surveillance equipment on private homes by police. Clergy, lawyers and members of the Bundestag would be exempt from the law. The law is part of legislative efforts to combat international organized crime more effectively. This measure later passed by a 452 to 184 vote. It will require a 2/3 approval by the Bundesrat as well as it changes parts of Article 13 of the German federal constitution.
Members debated the use of electronic surveillance equipment on private homes by police. Clergy, lawyers and members of the Bundestag would… read more
Members debated the use of electronic surveillance equipment on private homes by police. Clergy, lawyers and members of the Bundestag would be exempt from the law. The law is part of legislative efforts to combat international organized crime more effectively. This measure later passed by a 452 to 184 vote. It will require a 2/3 approval by the Bundesrat as well as it changes parts of Article 13 of the German federal constitution. close
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- Norbert Geis Member, Bundestag Germany->Christian Democratic Union Party
- Gregor Gysi Member, Bundestag Germany->Party of Democratic Socialism
- Burkhard Hirsch Member, Bundestag Germany->Free Democratic Party
- Jurgen Meyer Member, Bundestag Germany->Social Democratic Party
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- Manfred Such Member, Bundestag Germany->Green Party
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