Member

This is, of course, a victory for the noble Baroness, Lady Owen, and for survivors. As we reach this stage, we must ensure that the common-sense safeguards that the noble Baroness has championed are not diluted in the Government’s new framework. As the noble Baroness, Lady Kidron, and the noble Lord, Lord Pannick, have said, there is an effective enforcement mechanism. But there are a number of critical areas where the Government’s current position falls short. The Government’s clause requires take-down within 48 hours, but it provides no mechanism for the public or the regulator to see whether this is actually happening.