For information law geeks the most notable is the Freedom Bill which includes proposals to:
- The extension of the scope of the Freedom of Information Act
- The protection of historic freedoms through the defence of trial by
jury.
- The reform of libel laws to protect freedom of speech.
- The repeal of unnecessary criminal offences.
- The scrapping of ID card scheme, the National Identity register and
halting second generation biometric passports.
- Adopting the protections of the Scottish model for the DNA database.
- The restoration of rights to non-violent protest.
- Safeguards against the misuse of anti-terrorism legislation (RIPA)
- Further regulation of CCTV.
- Ending of storage of internet and email records without good reason.
Regards
Ibrahim Hasan
Solicitor and Trainer
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