"For decades, controls have existed on the transfer of physical goods on the "dual-use" list - a list, recognised by the international community, of technologies that could have both civilian and military uses. These controls have allowed scientists to carry out research with relative freedom, provided they do not try to physically carry it overseas. But the new powers will extend these controls to apply to "intangibles", such as software, emails, designs and presentation slides. This will subject much more scientific activity to controls, says Nicholas Bohm, a member of the Law Society's electronic law committee. " This is not good. New Scientist- UK bill would 'infringe scientists' freedom' | 
