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Lord Ponsonby of Shulbrede (Lab)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 13 December 2024

Debate

Non-Consensual Sexually Explicit Images and Videos (Offences) Bill [HL]

Contribution

Regarding the noble Baroness’s question about consent, I would like to reassure the House that in a criminal case the onus is never on the victim to marshal evidence or to prove intent of the perpetrator; it is for the police and the Crown Prosecution Service when investigating the alleged offence or prosecuting the case in court. That is why we work with the CPS when considering changes to the criminal law, to ensure the offence can be prosecuted effectively.

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