David wrote in newsm9o61p8unot7i1t149tsfbfehqt5lk3d8@
4ax.com:

http://www.strongsignals.net/access/content/laws.html

Fortunately we live in a free country (sic). Look at this page for a
summary of laws concerning use of scanners, as found in various countries.
I list it as found, I do not know if it is accurate.

Dr. Artaud

That's not true. You are not allowed to listen to any conversations
to which you are not a party, regardless of your radios' capabilities.

The only exception is for Public Service communications in the clear
(and broadcasters on their main channel.) It is even illegal to
listen to an STL on an RPU.