Snooper's charter would set bad example to the world, says SNP

Joanna Cherry says her party will vote against investigatory powers bill as Lib Dems attack Labour's decision to abstain

The Scottish National party has questioned the legality of the so-called snooper's charter bill - warning that it will not support the legislation in its current form, the Guardian can reveal.

Joanna Cherry, the party's justice spokesperson, said she accepts the law needs a thorough overhaul, but claimed the plans could "set a dangerous precedent and a bad example internationally".