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Debates during the 2024 Parliament
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Minister of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)
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4 Bills introduced by Lord Holmes of Richmond
A Bill to make provision for the regulation of Artificial Intelligence; and for connected purposes.
A bill to make provision for the regulation of artificial intelligence; and for connected purposes.
A Bill to make provision for the prohibition of unpaid work experience exceeding four weeks; and for connected purposes
First reading took place on 7 June. This stage is a formality that signals the start of the Bill's journey through the Lords.Second reading - the general debate on all aspects of the Bill - is yet to be scheduled.The 2016-2017 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress. A Bill to make provision for the prohibition of unpaid work experience exceeding four weeks and for connected purposes.
Tuesday 7th June 2016
Lord Holmes of Richmond has not co-sponsored any Bills in the current parliamentary sitting
Latest 3 Written Questions
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(View all Lord Holmes of Richmond's DSIT questions)We are committed to embedding human rights protections across the UK’s approach to regulating technology and AI. The UK already complies with human rights obligations including via the Human Rights Act (HRA) 1998. Individuals can uphold those rights in UK courts, which have always interpreted the rights set out in the European Convention on Human Rights and applied under the HRA in a flexible way that keeps up with new technology.
The UK has helped to shape the passage of key international AI initiatives, such as signing the Council of Europe’s AI Convention. This is the world’s first legally binding agreement on AI grounded in human rights, democracy and the rule of law. We will implement the Convention in a proportionate, innovation-friendly way, leveraging our existing human rights framework and sector-led regulation to safeguard rights while supporting growth.
Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)
The Government’s response to the AI Opportunities Action Plan outlines our regulatory approach to strengthening AI safety, security and robustness. We have accepted - and are acting on - recommendations to enhance regulatory capabilities. We have also announced a new Centre for AI Measurement to develop new AI assurance tools and strengthen the UK AI Assurance ecosystem; committed to ensuring that the AI Security Institute has the ability to deliver on its responsibilities, is trusted by others, and works well with partners; and concluded a call for evidence on the AI Growth Lab, a cross-economy AI sandbox, to inform further development, and identify priority areas for its focus.
The Regulatory Innovation Office supports the government’s pro‑innovation approach to regulation by working with businesses and regulators to cut approval times for innovation and technologies while maintaining safety and public confidence. The Regulatory Innovation Office also coordinates cross‑government action to remove regulatory barriers to growth.
Through such initiatives, the Government has taken important steps to ensure that most AI systems are already regulated at the point of use by our existing expert regulators. We are closely following how the technology develops, and where further action may be required.
Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)
The Department has proactively engaged with a wide range of stakeholders throughout the development and passage of the Bus Services (No.2) Bill through Parliament. This includes the Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee (DPTAC), statutory advisors to Government on the needs of disabled transport users.
Both the safety and accessibility of stopping places guidance, and the guidance on floating bus stops will be developed collaboratively with disabled people and other key stakeholders. They will also be subject to statutory consultation with DPTAC. This guidance will be important to improving the experience of disabled people when using bus services, and enabling them to travel safely, confidently and with dignity.
Minister of State (Department for Transport)