Communications Data Bill
The only thing that remains of the Snooper’s Charter is unlikely to need legislation
Even though Nick Clegg made a big song and dance this morning on LBC about blocking the Snooper’s Charter, there is still a bit of confusion in Westminster about whether… Continue reading
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Theresa May tries to calm Snooping Bill nerves
It seems the Home Office is growing a little bit nervous about its flagship Communications Data Bill. I understand that Home Secretary Theresa May took time out of an Abu-Qatada-packed… Continue reading
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How the Snooping Bill could end up dead in the water – sooner or later
When Cabinet met this morning, ministers didn’t discuss the Communications Data Bill, which the government hopes to get into the forthcoming Queen’s Speech. But there is a growing sense in… Continue reading
32 Comments The scattergun Snooping Bill won’t help tackle crime, or protect people
Over a year ago, the Government proposed to increase the available powers of surveillance – giving authorities the ability to monitor every British citizen’s internet activities. It is claimed that… Continue reading
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Govt keeps Snooping Bill campaigners in the dark
It’s not looking good for the Snooping Bill. The legislation is currently being re-written after serious concerns were raised with the first draft, but I’ve got hold of a letter… Continue reading
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Snooper’s charter faces rocky road
We’re only a few weeks away from the Queen’s Speech, yet there’s one significant piece of legislation from this session which has yet to be resolved. It has already caused… Continue reading
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Big Brother (and HMRC) is watching you
It’s the anniversary of George Orwell’s death today – and HMRC seem to be marking the occasion with adverts in cashpoints celebrating their emerging status as the Big Brother of… Continue reading
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Home Office minister: We can change snooping bill quickly
After Nick Clegg and Labour rejected the draft Communications Data Bill, Home Office minister James Brokenshire appeared on the Today programme to explain that while the Home Office accepts the… Continue reading
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Communication problems: Back to drawing board for controversial snooping bill
The joint committee examining the controversial draft Communications Data Bill has reported back, and it’s not good news. The report’s damning findings about the draft legislation from the Home Office… Continue reading
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Tory MP in battle with ministers over ‘snooping bill’ safeguards
Coffee House has learned that a Tory MP is engaged in a fight with the Home Office on safeguards for its proposed ‘snooping bill’. The fate of the Draft Communications… Continue reading
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Theresa May makes a weak argument on the Communications Data Bill
Despite a committee of both Houses of Parliament having yet to report after several months of inquiry, the Home Secretary took to the pages of the Sun yesterday to blast… Continue reading
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Theresa May upsets the Lib Dems and David Davis in one fell swoop
Theresa May has upset quite a few people from across the political spectrum with her comments in the Sun today about the Communications Data Bill. The Home Secretary told the… Continue reading
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