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>Okay, then why doesn't GCHQ intercede when they overhear someone planning a burglary, or notice them planning to murder some average plebe?

Exactly. These attacks by GCHQ on innocent members of the public are entirely politically motivated. If due-process is to be done away with "because terrorism" then I'm afraid this leaves a lot of doors wide open for civilians to denounce their government, and rise up in revolution - because without such checks and balances on power, we live in a totalitarian world where those in power, are the only ones with power.

Power, to the people!