‘New legislative framework’ needed, says RUSI report
GCHQ: Not breaking the law, concludes panel of, er, ex-spooks
15 Jul 2015 at 08:56, Alexander J Martin
Blighty's Independent Surveillance Review, commissioned by former deputy prime minister Nick Clegg and conducted by the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), has concluded that spy agencies aren't breaking the law - and recommends a new legislative framework and oversight regime.
Ultimately aiming to enable "the public at large to engage in a more informed way in the debate", the 154 page report (PDF) offers no new information but may serve as a primer for members of the public (and Home Office mandarins) who may struggle to understand the issues.
The review follows reports by Parliament's Intelligence and Security Committee (ISC), and by the independent reviewer of counter-terrorism legislation, David Anderson QC.
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