MPs have voted in favour of the controversial National Security Bill in what has been called a “disaster for the free press” in Britain.
Priti Patel’s controversial new law has been criticised for giving the government “disproportionate and vague powers” that could deter media outlets and campaign groups from publishing information that is in the public interest.
Despite attempts to amend the law by cross-party MPs, and a campaign by a coalition of journalists that included openDemocracy, the National Security Bill passed its third reading on Wednesday evening, meaning it will now go to the House of Lords for further scrutiny.
