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.

Read more at: http://www.number10.gov.uk/queens-speech/2010/05/queens-speech-freedom-great-repeal-bill-50647

Regards

Ibrahim Hasan

Solicitor and Trainer

www.informationlaw.org.uk

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