Member

There exists an unsystematic set of laws and regulations that might cover online identity fraud, but I can see why this is undesirable and how certain offences may slip through the cracks. If possible, the Government should be seeking to bring all these offences under a single offence. It is a crime that will only get worse, and, as such, we should attempt to minimise negative externalities and prevent cases going unprosecuted. I believe that the noble Lord’s amendment would begin to do this. That being said, this is an important issue, and therefore it should at least have government support, and probably be government-led. Attaching it as an amendment to an existing Bill is not the most desirable approach. Perhaps the Minister will be able to set out the Government’s position. As always, I look forward to hearing from him.