In the Draft European Constitution

May 2005

Page 172:

Article 7 – Respect for private and family life:

“Everyone has the right to respect for their private and family life, their home, and their communications.”

Further down:

“2. There shall be no interference by any public authority in the exercise of this right, except where such interference is provided for by law and constitutes a measure that, in a democratic society, is necessary for national security, public safety, the economic well-being of the country, the maintenance of order, the prevention of criminal offenses, the protection of health and morality (???), or the protection of the rights and freedoms of others (!!!???).”

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