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What document is this from?
It's a screenshot of this report from a review of the UK's security and terrorism legislation, published in December.
TechRadar article discussing the specific encryption issue here.
I was skeptical given the grammar issues others have pointed out but it seems legitimate.
I would like to know too please
I found it:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/report-of-the-independent-reviewer-of-state-threats-legislation/report-of-the-independent-reviewer-of-state-threats-legislation-accessible
It's an independent review of some UK laws concerning national security, and the reviewer is warning that the laws could be used against people unfairly. Note the last sentence of the section: "Serious responsibility is put on police to use the power wisely."
hold on hold on, it's in my bookmarks somewhere I just saved a screen and prioritized alarmism
I found it and posted a link in this thread.