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> "More controversially the new law will also produce what is being described as a "clearer legal framework" to allow access to the content of calls, texts and
by amirmc 12y ago
> "More controversially the new law will also produce what is being described as a "clearer legal framework" to allow access to the content of calls, texts and emails after a warrant is signed by a senior government minister."
Government ministers can sign warrants? Is this new? It does not sound like a good idea.
- pjc50 12y agoThe Home Secretary has a wide range of powers to authorize all kinds of things that aren't a good idea, like secret trials and "public interest immunity certificates". I believe they can also direct the Director of Public Prosecutions to prosecute (or not) crimes.