Lessons from history for Theresa May's Investigatory Powers Bill

[steve2470]

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2016/03/17/snoopers_charters_a_history/

“Let me be clear,” Theresa May said on the introduction of the Investigatory Powers Bill blueprint, “the draft Bill we are publishing today is not a return to the draft Communications Data Bill of 2012.”

She was referring to the previous, coalition government's attempt at a Snoopers' Charter.

This was true in one respect – unlike the aborted Communications Data Bill, the Investigatory Powers Bill is very likely to become law, and to do so this year.

Contrary to the Home Secretary's claims, however, there is a clear continuity between this legislative attempt and those which have come before it.

Much more at link, an excellent history of recent UK legislation to my Yank eyes.

[LeftishBrit]

1. Good article!

All rather uncomfortably 1984-ish.