There are plenty of examples of mission creep where laws etc 'sold' as being anti terrorist or whatever have in the event been used for different purposes. Extradition to the US was oner example. With exception of Abdu Hamza it's been used against alleged financial crime and people who've embarrassed the US Security Services.
The Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act is another oft quoted example:
www.theguardian.com/world/2021/aug/08/revealed-anti-terror-snooping-law-used-for-fly-tippers-and-parking
I'm unconvinced by that case myself. The wording of the Act suggests it's intention was to to what it said and ensure that where surveillance was used it was properly regulated and authorised. I don't see usage against fly tippers, dog owners who don't pick up or people who steal other kid's school places as a bad or egregious thing.
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