>"Never attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity." (1)

Sorry, but that does not apply here. This is not the action of some stupid person -- this is legislation, compiled and overseen by several experts, advisors, offices and politicians. Furthermore, it follows a clear pattern of government interference and suppression of free speech.

>I suspect that Cameron's heart was actually in the right place

I very much doubt it. Would you say the same thing about Blair's lies and action?