The Scotsman cartoon: Anti-Terrorism and Security Bill

Police are to get powers to force internet firms to hand over details that could help identify suspected terrorists and paedophiles.

Illustration: Iain Green

The Anti-Terrorism and Security Bill will oblige internet service providers (ISPs) to retain information linking Internet Protocol (IP) addresses to individual users.

Home Secretary Theresa May said the measure would boost national security - but again complained that Liberal Democrats were blocking further steps.

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