A U.N. report says that some British laws threaten free speech and human rights.

The report from the U.N. Committee on Human Rights specifically refers to the Terrorism Act, 2006, the strengthened Official Secrets Act and Britain’s libel laws and said that together, they are having a “disproportionate” effect on freedom of expression and civil liberties. The report also expressed concern over the move to extend the period for which terror suspects can be detained without being charged, increasing from 28 days to 42 days.

The committee was also reported to have criticised the government for using its powers under the Official Secrets Act to gag former employees, and thay also said that the Act interfered with the freedom of the press.