Avian Flu Researcher Plans to Defy Dutch Ban On Publishing Paper 118
scibri writes "Ron Fouchier, one of the researchers involved in the controversy over whether to publish research on mutant versions of H5N1 bird flu, has said he plans to submit his paper to Science without applying for an export control license as demanded by the Dutch government. Failing to get the license means he could face penalties including up to six years in prison. Whether the paper falls under export-control laws is unclear. The Netherlands implements European Union (EU) legislation on export controls, which require an export permit for 'dual-use' materials and information — those that could have both legitimate and malicious uses — including those relating to dangerous pathogens. But the EU law allows an exception for 'basic scientific research' that is 'not primarily directed towards a specific practical aim or objective,' which Fouchier says should cover his work."
Re:Sounds like a good STORY for a bioweapon releas (Score:3, Funny)
"everyone must take compulsory vaccine to avoid pandemic"
"those refusing will be held in 'quaranteen'"
Everybody else will become autistic.
Re:Good for him (Score:4, Funny)
He would, but he probably doesn't know who they are.
Re:Good for him (Score:0, Funny)
awww thats so cute, you actually think terrorists are real.