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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Patrick Daly

Ministers propose changes to National Security Bill to ease press freedom fears

PA Wire

Ministers have been forced to make changes to a controversial piece of legislation after fears were raised that it could have a “chilling” impact on journalism and could deter investment.

The Home Office has faced criticism both from media groups and from peers concerned about the reach of the National Security Bill, which is designed to protect the UK from foreign spies.

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