[Livia]

Originally Posted by Northern Monkey

I'm in two minds about this.
On the one hand i think MI5 do an incredible job in stopping terrorist attacks in this country and they should get the resources they need.
However,Where is the limit?
There has to be a limit on the power they are given.Nobody should be all powerful and able to do anything they want.A limit on just how much power we are willing to give our security services needs to be established before they are given free reign to do absolutely anything they choose.People have a right to some privacy.
Yes i believe terrorists give away that right with their acts but what about all the innocent people.Innocent people who have'nt committed any crime?They still should have a right to privacy.
So i think any power that is given should be transparent and there should be a limit set by the people(us) by vote on how much power we want to give to MI5.They are here to serve us remember.

MI5 are not now, nor will they ever be, all powerful. They are governed and restricted by a whole host of laws both British and international. Their sole purpose is the safety and security of the UK.