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Member
Speaking in the House of Lords on 15 July 2025
Debate
Online Safety Super-Complaints (Eligibility and Procedural Matters) Regulations 2025Contribution
Although the regulations recognise that funding or representation from regulated services does not automatically disqualify an entity, the practical application of the independence test remains unclear. Many legitimate civil society organisations receive some form of support from the technology industry, however that may be defined. We need assurances that organisations with demonstrable editorial independence and clear governance structures will not be excluded simply due to industry connections.
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