Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP/Press Association Images. All rights reserved.The last few months have been tumultuous for the UK. The campaigning in the referendum, the shock of the death of Jo Cox MP, the astonishing vote to leave the EU, the collapse of the pound, the fall of the prime minister, leadership contests in the Tories, producing a new prime minister, and in Labour and UKIP – in both cases resulting in the same leader continuing.
However, throughout this process, a crucial piece of legislation has continued to make its way through parliament, avoiding any proper public debate or scrutiny. The Investigatory Powers Bill is sneaking up on the final steps before it becomes law – something that should terrify all of us.
