Theresa May at Prime Minister's questions. PA / PA Wire/Press Association Images. All rights reserved.
Britons are just beginning to understand the full consequences of their country's decision to exit the European Union.
Without careful attention and accountability, June’s Brexit vote will lead to the erosion of UK civil liberties and pave the way for Parliament to push through a massive expansion of governmental surveillance powers. As much of Europe was focused on Brexit Theresa May's controversial Investigatory Powers Bill – otherwise known as the 'snooper's charter' – passed a second reading in the House of Lords. Now, May is looking to get the bill into law before the end of the year to replace outgoing EU legislation and with her new-found status it is increasingly likely that she will succeed.
