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Member

Speaking in the House of Lords on 10 March 2026

Debate

Victims and Courts Bill

Contribution

As for the questions raised by the noble Baroness, Lady Kidron, on how they assert their case, the burden of proof will sort that out. Basically, once the defendant raises a real issue, the burden moves to the prosecution, which then has to satisfy the court beyond reasonable doubt that the computer is working accurately. That is the kind of issue we have in mind.

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