Computer Systems: Independent Testing Debate

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Computer Systems: Independent Testing

Lord Harris of Haringey Excerpts
Monday 12th February 2024

(9 months, 2 weeks ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Sharpe of Epsom Portrait Lord Sharpe of Epsom (Con)
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My Lords, the public consultation on this process concluded only in November 2023, so we have not had a huge amount of time to consider all the responses. As I have explained, we will be reviewing how to take forward the recommendations and will update Parliament in due course.

Lord Harris of Haringey Portrait Lord Harris of Haringey (Lab)
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My Lords, why would a public interest defence help cybercriminals?

Lord Sharpe of Epsom Portrait Lord Sharpe of Epsom (Con)
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My Lords, that is clearly among the things that are being considered.