> The role of police is to uncover the truth, leaving no stone unturned.
This is the argument for blanket surveillance of everything, at all times. Where do we draw draw the line? If I call the police to report a break-in on my car, I don't expect them to request my bank records, location history for the last five years, and a signed statement from my family, as the truth might turn out to be that I never owned the car in the first place.
> the femonazis who don't care to uncover the truth about false accusations might be upset by this
You're missing the broader point. It's not limited to any particular types of cases: "They [...] will be extended to other types of Crown Court cases over the course of this year"[1] and it's not limited to false accusations: "If information is identified from your device that suggests the commission of a separate criminal offense, other than the offense(s) under investigation, the relevant data may be retained and investigated by the police"[original article].
This is the argument for blanket surveillance of everything, at all times. Where do we draw draw the line? If I call the police to report a break-in on my car, I don't expect them to request my bank records, location history for the last five years, and a signed statement from my family, as the truth might turn out to be that I never owned the car in the first place.
> the femonazis who don't care to uncover the truth about false accusations might be upset by this
You're missing the broader point. It's not limited to any particular types of cases: "They [...] will be extended to other types of Crown Court cases over the course of this year"[1] and it's not limited to false accusations: "If information is identified from your device that suggests the commission of a separate criminal offense, other than the offense(s) under investigation, the relevant data may be retained and investigated by the police"[original article].
[1] https://news.npcc.police.uk/releases/progress-update-in-meet...