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Member

Speaking in the House of Lords on 11 February 2026

Debate

Victims and Courts Bill

Contribution

I really want to impress upon the Minister that the function of the law is not to shield poorly designed systems from scrutiny—of course not; it is there to protect people. The idea that it must protect technology simply because it is widespread is wrong. The scale of adoption cannot confer moral immunity. On the contrary, if digital services are going to be everywhere, they must not be given immunity.

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