Debates between Baroness Cavendish of Little Venice and Lord Pannick during the 2017-2019 Parliament

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Data Protection Bill [HL]

Debate between Baroness Cavendish of Little Venice and Lord Pannick
Monday 14th May 2018

(6 years, 6 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Baroness Cavendish of Little Venice Portrait Baroness Cavendish of Little Venice (Non-Afl)
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My Lords, I have one question that builds on the point made by the noble Lord, Lord Stevenson. I note that the Minister said that organisations that refuse to hand over information will be in contempt of court. Can he confirm whether there will be a public interest defence built into these provisions?

Lord Pannick Portrait Lord Pannick (CB)
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Building on the point about the limited time for scrutiny here, can the Minister also explain whether there is a protection for the sources of journalism, with no obligation to disclose sources? Is there a protection for legal professional privilege and matters of that sort?

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