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Closed Abolish the exemptions that MPs have received from the Investigatory Powers Act.

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The Investigatory Powers Act 2016 has just been passed by Parliament. It introduces further surveillance powers for UK spies. Most of the stronger powers require a warrant which can be usually issued by a secretary of state. For MPs, however, the Prime Minister must approve the warrant.

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2016/25/contents/enacted

http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/news/investigatory-powers-bill-a7447781.html

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