U.K. Independent Reviewer of Terrorism David Anderson’s newly published review of Britain’s bulk surveillance plan found that there was “no viable alternative to the use of the powers by GCHQ, MI5 and MI6 in the fight against terror,” the BBC reports. Anderson also cautiously expressed support of bulk surveillance “in principle,” although he acknowledged that the government had not yet proven its merit through extensive, widespread use. Prime Minister Theresa May praised his findings, but not everyone was as pleased, such as representatives from campaign group Liberty. "Liberty called for an impartial, independent and expert inquiry into these intrusive powers — yet sadly this rushed review failed on all three counts," said Liberty’s Bella Sankey.
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