OPPOSITION AND anger continues to grow over the Government's plans for widespread internet surveillance.
The backlash began in April after the Government announced plans to introduce new legislation. This would give the UK's central intelligence agencies GCHQ and MI5, police forces and other authorities access to all emails, text messages and web browsing logs of everyone in the UK.
David Davies, the former Conservative Shadow Home Security, told the Press Association: "Historically, Governments have been kept out of our private lives.
"Our freedom and privacy has been protected through the courts, by saying "If you want to intercept, if you want to look at something, fine, if it is a terrorist or a criminal go and ask a magistrate and you'll get your approval."
The Information Commissioner's Office has said it wants to ensure privacy is safeguarded. The move could alse be in breach of European law.
The Home Office defended the plan, saying legislation is vital to combat terrorism, despite a similiar proposalby Labour in 2006 being abandoned.
It is thought the bill may be announced in the Queen's speach next month, although the Home Office refuse to comment specifically, saying only that it would " legislate as soon as parliamentary time allows to ensure that the use of communications data is compatable with the Government's approach to civil liberties."
------------------------------------------------------------
Securing Britain in an Age of Uncertainty: The Strategic Defence and Security Review www.snipca.com/x5854
