Question

1) to enact the dna bill in its present form, therefore, would only add a new, menacing weapon to the states rapidly expanding surveillance mechanism

Answer 1

To enact the law in its present form would only add a new, menacing weapon to the state's rapidly expanding surveillance mechanism.

Answer 2

The DNA bill which has been in the dock for since a long time, after being cleared by the cabinet has reached the parliament now and has reignited the debate regarding several issues posed by the provisions of the bill. It is important to discuss how the bill will expand the surveillance powers of the state and whether proper checks and mechanisms have been put in place to prevent the abuse of the provisions of the bill.