Arguments continue on eve of data retention D-day

With less than 24 hours left before the European Parliament's almost certain approval of a new directive on data retention, some MEPs have questioned its compatibility with the European Convention of Human Rights.

Conservative and socialist members, together making up a majority of votes in the European Parliament, have agreed to vote in favour of a European Commission law on data retention on Wednesday (14 December).

EU justice ministers already adopted the bill earlier this mon...