UK Vice Premier Opposes Government Snooping Bill

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Submission + - UK Vice Premier Opposes Government Snooping Bill (techweekeurope.co.uk)

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judgecorp

on Tuesday December 11, 2012 @10:44AM

judgecorp writes: "Deputy prime minister of Britain Nick Clegg has opposed the Communications Data Bill also known as the Snooper's Charter. This signals a split in the UK's coalition government over this bill with would give law enforcement agencies the right to know details of citizens' communications — a power which Conservative ministers say is necessary to fight terrorism and paedophilia."

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