Let us assume for the sake of argument that all the provisions in subsections (1) and (2) are desirable, although some people will disagree. Surely what is most important from the Opposition’s point of view is to judge whether the provisions will be effective. The right hon. Gentleman says that he wants all this because it is a good idea, but if—as is more than likely—the provisions are challenged in the European Court, where will the Opposition stand if the European Court judgment that follows the implementation of the Act eventually overturns the Act itself?
Data Retention and Investigatory Powers Bill
Proceeding contribution from
William Cash
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 15 July 2014.
It occurred during Debate on bills
and
Committee of the Whole House (HC) on Data Retention and Investigatory Powers Bill.
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