Owen Bowcott

Owen Bowcott works from London. Owen is a correspondent for the Guardian based in London. He is formerly the Guardian's Ireland correspondent and also worked on the foreign newsdesk. Owen Bowcott has over 4364 followers on Twitter.

Facebook row: US data storage leaves users open to surveillance, court rules

Article Owen Bowcott - 6 Oct 2015

EU court ruling that privacy is being compromised could force many digital companies to relocate operations.

Charles Taylor’s sentence upheld at war crimes tribunal

Africa Owen Bowcott - 27 Sep 2013

Former Liberian president Charles Taylor's 50-year prison sentence has been upheld, making it likely that he'll spend the rest of his life in jail.

Brutal warlord ‘deserves’ life in jail

Article Owen Bowcott - 31 May 2012

Charles Taylor's 50-year sentence for war crimes shows that no man is above the law, writes Owen Bowcott.

UK court dangles legal lifeline above Assange

Article Owen Bowcott - 31 May 2012

Julian Assange may have lost his appeal against being extradited to Sweden to face rape charges, but his legal battle in Britain isn't over just yet.

Charles Taylor: ‘What I did was in honour’

Africa Owen Bowcott - 17 May 2012

Convicted war criminal Charles Taylor has accused the international community of selectively targeting African heads of state with prosecutions.

Atrocities of colonial past haunt Britain again

Africa Ian Cobain & Owen Bowcott - 20 Apr 2012

A case by former subjects of Her Majesty's British Empire has unearthed awful truths, deliberately hidden, of atrocities in African countries.

UK rioters face harsh justice

Article Owen Bowcott - 19 Aug 2011

Two men who posted messages on Facebook inciting other people to riot in their home towns have been sentenced to four years each in prison.

Kenyans tortured in colonial times can sue British government

Article Owen Bowcott - 29 Jul 2011

Four Kenyans who claimed they were tortured at the hands of British colonial officials during the Mau Mau insurgency have won the right to sue.

Internet freedom ‘is a matter for the UN’

Article Owen Bowcott - 18 Jun 2011

The UN should set up a commission to look at the conflicts between privacy and freedom of expression on the internet because the issue is global.

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Introducing the new CSIR strategy and identity

special reports - 30 Oct 2020

This will guide the research, development and innovation organisation in its pursuit to conduct research that enables a capable state

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Itec serves up high-tech integrated surveillance system for family food company

special reports - 27 Oct 2020

The system includes facial recognition software and a thermal screening solution that will provide instant temperature screening of all employees

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Transport Month

[email protected] - 23 Oct 2020

An infrastructure-led recovery will help to stimulate demand in the South African economy, which is vital post the Covid-19 pandemic

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Limpopo’s Economic Recovery Plan to fight Covid-19 impact

special reports - 23 Oct 2020

Billions have been set aside to help farmers and industries get back on their feet as part of the Limpopo Socio-Economic Recovery Plan

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Disrupt the corrupt

special reports - 22 Oct 2020

Whistle-blowers should be seen as real heroes in the fight against corruption and we need a change in culture for this to happen

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Corporates: A force for good for a sustainable future

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

In order to see people and nature thrive what is required is a strong focus on partnerships – we cannot act alone anymore

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Combatting wildlife crime in Southern Africa activity annual programme statement (APS) No. 04

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

Concept papers are sought for implementating activities, for a multi-faceted programme that aims to reduce poaching and illegal trade in wildlife

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The financial decisions made during your life journey, and their impact on your retirement outcome

special reports - 19 Oct 2020

The longer you save towards retirement the larger your retirement savings are expected to be due to the effect of compounding interest