'Snoopers' charter' sneaked into counter-terrorism bill

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Provisions of twice-rejected Communications Data Bill added to Counter-Terrorism and Security Bill

Former Metropolitan police chief Lord Blair has tabled a series of amendments to the Counter-Terrorism and Security Bill that would effectively implement the twice-rejected Communications Data Bill...

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