05.03.2014 - 12:04 [ Techdirt ]

Finally: Senior UK Politicians Start To Call For Review Of GCHQ‘s Spying Activities

One of the most disappointing aspects of the NSA and GCHQ revelations is the almost total lack of outrage in the UK. The government there has simply stuck to its line that everything was done in accordance with the law, and has refused to consider a formal review of British spying in light of what we have learned. This has led Nick Clegg, Deputy Prime Minister and head of the junior coalition party, to announce his own inquiry: