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HANSARDRacism in SportThe Government are determined to do everything within their power to stamp out the awful racism that we saw. Obviously, it is an extremely long-standing problem and one that…13 Jul 2021HANSARDRacism in SportThe noble Lord will be aware that racism is already an aggravating factor in many crimes. I am happy to take his suggestion back to the department.13 Jul 2021HANSARDRacism in SportI can only repeat to the noble Baroness that the Government have been absolutely clear that racism is unacceptable online or offline and that we respect people’s choice to condemn…13 Jul 2021HANSARDRacism in SportMy noble friend is absolutely right. Social media companies follow every aspect of our lives and I think we are all surprised that they could not have anticipated better some of…13 Jul 2021HANSARDRacism in SportMy Lords, I take this opportunity to thank the England team, not only for what they achieved during the European Cup, but the manner in which they achieved it. It was a…13 Jul 2021HANSARDRacism in SportI absolutely agree with the noble Lord about the appalling deluge of abuse that the players suffered. I have already, in response to the noble Lord, Lord Coaker, set out exactly…13 Jul 2021HANSARDTelecommunications (Security) BillMy Lords, I am sorry, as ever, to disappoint the noble Lord, Lord Clement-Jones. With regard to his first point, of course the relationship with providers is important, which is…13 Jul 2021HANSARDTelecommunications (Security) BillMy Lords, I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Merron, and the noble Lords, Lord Clement-Jones and Lord Fox, for tabling these amendments to Clause 4 and for their considered remarks.…13 Jul 2021HANSARDTelecommunications (Security) BillMy Lords, I have heard with interest the contributions of your Lordships regarding the parliamentary oversight of the secondary legislation and codes of practice associated with…13 Jul 2021HANSARDTelecommunications (Security) BillI hear the noble Lord’s concerns. We will of course take back his comments and reflect on them again. However, I know that officials working on this Bill have considered these…13 Jul 2021HANSARDTelecommunications (Security) BillMy Lords, the Committee will recall that the UK Telecoms Supply Chain Review Report in July 2019 found that telecoms providers lack incentives to apply security best practice.…13 Jul 2021HANSARDRacism in SportThe Government are well aware that football banning orders can have a great effect on those implicated. This is one thing we are looking at.13 Jul 2021HANSARDRacism in SportI do not accept what the noble Baroness says. I have quoted twice now what the Prime Minister has said, which has been crystal clear on this subject. The Home Secretary has also…13 Jul 2021HANSARDRacism in SportI am happy to write to the noble Lord and address any other points that he wishes to make. The Investigatory Powers Act allows police to acquire communications data such as an…13 Jul 2021HANSARDTelecommunications (Security) BillI may need to write to the noble Lord about the technical details he has set out. I think for the approach to be effective it needs to incorporate all elements of that. An overall…13 Jul 2021HANSARDRacism in SportI thank the noble Lord for the focus on action, because that is exactly where the Government are looking. In response to the various points he raised, my right honourable friend…13 Jul 2021HANSARDRacism in SportThe Bill will create a regulatory framework which applies to all platforms whatever their size in relation to illegal online abuse and, particularly for the largest platforms, to…13 Jul 2021HANSARDRacism in SportThe noble Lord is very familiar with the approach we are taking to address online harms, which we hope will be comprehensive and effective. I will take his suggestion back to the…13 Jul 2021HANSARDTelecommunications (Security) BillI thank the noble Lords, Lord Clement-Jones and Lord Fox, for tabling this amendment to Clause 13. I am aware that the noble Lord, Lord Clement-Jones, has spoken extensively on…13 Jul 2021HANSARDCharities Bill [HL]My Lords, I thank all noble Lords for their valuable contributions today and, in particular, I congratulate the noble Baroness, Lady Barker, for having ploughed through the Law…07 Jul 2021