So the government are now redefining illegal. people of Britain take heart if you are every up before a judge; all you have to say in your defence is that you haven't actually broken any laws but just pushed the boundaries. If it is good enough for the government, it is good enough for the entire population.

I am also concerned about the narrative that requiring agencies to go against international human rights law will be taking us a step closer to fascism and any individual who obeys the government's orders in the line of their work will face a long prison term. Obeying order that violate international law must not be allowed as a defence.