Anyone can be detained for up to three years without charge, merely if suspected of subversive activity.

ECONOMIST: Bahrain

Mr. Lagutenko founded Mumiy Troll in 1983 in Soviet Russia, where rock 'n' roll was considered a subversive activity and regulated by the government.

WSJ: A Russian Band Looks for a Home Abroad

Although the vetting enquiry concluded that "there would be a risk to security were Roland Penrose to obtain an appointment affording him an opportunity for subversive activity, " the couple did go to France.

BBC: Today - The Lee Miller file