UK counter-terrorism plans cross line on human rights, say MPs

Committee says parts of bill should be removed as they risk undermining free speechAn influential parliamentary committee has said the government’s new counter-terrorism bill risks crossing the line on human rights and could restrict free speech and curb access to information.The cross-party joint committee on human rights said elements of the government’s proposals should be removed or clarified to remedy the “defects” it has identified. Continue reading...