Two independent reviewers of terrorism legislation call for safeguards for NGOs and journalists before bill becomes law this week
British foreign correspondents could be at risk of prosecution if they use sources within state-backed groups in countries such as Iran under national security legislation being rushed through parliament this week.
David Anderson, the UK’s former independent reviewer of terrorism legislation, has warned that unless the bill is amended it could accidentally pull journalists working in danger-zone countries into prosecutions for terrorism.
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This article was originally published by The Guardian and written by Pippa Crerar political editor.
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