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HANSARDVisasMy Lords, many creative organisations have been forced to use standard visitor visas or the PPE route, despite their preference for the security of the sponsored tier 5 system.…21 Oct 2019HANSARDFacial Recognition TechnologyTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to regulate the use of facial recognition technology.02 Oct 2019HANSARDAge Appropriate Design CodeYes.30 Sept 2019HANSARDAge Appropriate Design CodeMy Lords, the standards in the code will apply to all users unless there are robust age-verification mechanisms to distinguish adults from children. The BBFC has recently…30 Sept 2019HANSARDPublic Spaces Protection OrdersMy Lords, the Minister was very constructive the last time we discussed these issues and helped to change the statutory guidance on PSPOs. However, they are increasing at a faster…11 Jul 2019HANSARDPublic Spaces Protection OrdersTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the (1) imposition, and (2) operation, of public spaces protection orders.11 Jul 2019HANSARDAge VerificationMy Lords, I too thank the Minister for repeating the Statement. This is unfortunate to say the least, and it means these AV requirements will be put in place nearly three years…20 Jun 2019HANSARDMusic LicensingMy Lords, does the Minister agree that there is a major danger of misunderstanding what is proposed and what is involved here? The new tariff does not apply to grass-roots live…13 Jun 2019HANSARDBrexit: Movement of People in the Cultural Sector (European Union Committee Report)My Lords, I add to the thanks to the noble Lord, Lord Jay of Ewelme, and his committee for an excellent report, which has prompted an equally excellent debate, with some very big…15 May 2019HANSARDInternet EncryptionMy Lords, the noble Baroness has raised a very important issue, and it sounds from the Minister’s Answer as though the Government are somewhat behind the curve on this. When did…14 May 2019HANSARDOnline HarmsMy Lords, we, too, on these Benches welcome the fact that the Government’s proposals have come forward today, and we support the placing of a statutory duty of care on social…08 Apr 2019HANSARDPublic Authorities: AlgorithmsMy Lords, some 53 local authorities and about a quarter of police authorities are now using algorithms for prediction, risk assessment and assistance in decision-making. The…14 Mar 2019HANSARDPublic Authorities: AlgorithmsTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what consideration they have given to the standards and certifications required for the algorithms used in decision-taking by public authorities…14 Mar 2019HANSARDHealthcare (International Arrangements) Bill12 Mar 2019HANSARDHealthcare (International Arrangements) BillMy Lords, that was exactly the kind of robust response from the Minister that I was hoping for. It is very rare that I listen to a government response and nod all the way through,…12 Mar 2019HANSARDHealthcare (International Arrangements) BillMy Lords, the noble Lord used the expression, “giving force”. If those principles are given force, it means that the Government treat themselves and put on the record that they…12 Mar 2019HANSARDHealthcare (International Arrangements) BillMy Lords, I beg to move Amendment 14, and your Lordships will be pleased to hear that I will be brief. During the passage of the Bill, considerable concerns have been raised by a…12 Mar 2019HANSARDDesigns and International Trademarks (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019Before the Minister sits down, could he answer my question on exhaustion of rights?04 Mar 2019HANSARDIntellectual Property (Copyright and Related Rights) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018My Lords, the noble Baroness, Lady McIntosh, has asked some very pertinent questions which I certainly want to reinforce, and I look forward to what the Minister has to say in…04 Mar 2019HANSARDIntellectual Property (Copyright and Related Rights) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018Does the noble Lord not agree that, if consultation had been carried out with the right people, we might have discovered what those costs are?04 Mar 2019