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Bad Laws
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Bad Laws: An Explosive Analysis of Britain's Petty Rules, Health and Safety Lunacies, and Madcap Laws
✍️ By Philip Johnston
In Bad Laws, journalist Philip Johnston critically examines the proliferation of regulations and statutes in Britain, particularly during the 13 years of New Labour governance. He argues that an overabundance of petty rules and health and safety mandates has led to unnecessary bureaucracy and infringements on personal freedoms. Johnston highlights specific legislation, such as the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA), which he contends allows excessive surveillance, and the Safeguarding Vulnerable People Act, which mandates extensive certification for those working with children or the elderly. Through these examples, Johnston advocates for a reevaluation of such laws to restore individual liberties and reduce governmental overreach.