Data Protection Bill [HL]
Debate between Baroness Cavendish of Little Venice and Lord Pannick
Monday 14th May 2018
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Baroness Cavendish of Little Venice (Non-Afl)
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 (CB)
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?