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The current situation puts the UK at a disadvantage compared to countries such as France, Israel and the United States, which have already updated their legislation to include similar defences, allowing their cybersecurity industries to thrive. The absence of such a defence in the UK creates an uneven playing field and hinders the growth of the domestic cybersecurity sector. The noble Lord, Lord Holmes, has rightly mentioned the CyberUp campaign, which advocates for reforming the Act and emphasises the need to update the definitions of key provisions in the legislation. This would provide much greater clarity for researchers and ensure that legitimate cybersecurity activities are not unduly hampered by the fear of legal repercussions.