Search: surveillance and subpoenas in Europe, outcome upheld by a court
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1 incident matches this view.
Country: United Kingdom, RSF 2026 rank: 18th of 180
Continent: Europe
Tactic: Detention and violence (1) Surveillance and subpoenas (1)
Stage: Punish (1)
Outcome: Upheld by a court (1)
Level: National (1)
Head of government: David Cameron
| Date | Incident | Country | Tactic | Head of government | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 18, 2013 | United Kingdom detains journalist's partner under terrorism law and oversees destruction of Guardian hard drives holding Snowden files | United Kingdom (RSF 2026 rank: 18th of 180) | Surveillance and subpoenas | David Cameron | Upheld by a court (January 19, 2016) |