"It was mentioned earlier that some of us were on previous Committees that made recommendations more broadly that would perhaps be in line with the amendment. Since that time, there has been lots of discussion around this topic, and I have raised it with the Minister and colleagues. I feel …..." Dean Russell - View Speech
"During the Joint Committee we were concerned about future-proofing. Although I appreciate it is not specifically included in the Bill because it is a House matter, I urge the setting up of a separate Online Safety Act committee that runs over time, so that it can continue to be improved …..." Dean Russell - View Speech
"I refer Members to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests regarding work I did six months ago for a business called DMA...." Dean Russell - View Speech
"Q Do the powers in the Bill cover enough to ensure that people will not be sent flashing images if they have photosensitive epilepsy?
Richard Wronka: This picks up the point we discussed earlier, which is that I understand that the Government are considering proposals from the Law Commission …..." Dean Russell - View Speech
"Q But as the Bill stands, there is a very clear point about stopping harmful content being sent to people, so I imagine that would cover it at least in that sense, would it not?
Kevin Bakhurst: This is a really important point, which Richard just tried to make. …..." Dean Russell - View Speech
"Q Before Christmas, I was involved in the Joint Committee that carried out pre-legislative work on the Bill. We heard platforms repeatedly state their belief that they are doing all they can to ensure safety and protect from harm. Actually, they do not even come close. My question to …..." Dean Russell - View Speech
"Q In terms of the timing, once the Bill comes into law, there may be a period where it is enforced to set everything up. Are both your platforms already gearing up to make sure you fulfil the requirements of the Bill from day one?
"Q Thank you, Chair. I guess this is for all three of you, but it is actually directed primarily at Richard—apologies. I do not mean to be rude—well, I am probably about to be rude.
"Q But do you accept that there is a massive gap between those who you perhaps have been protecting and those who are not protected, hence the need for us to put this law in place?
Richard Earley: Again, we publish this transparency report every quarter, which is our …..." Dean Russell - View Speech
"Q I am conscious of the time, sorry. I know colleagues want to come in, but what are the practical measures? What will you be doing differently moving forward following this Bill?
Richard Earley: To start with, as I said, we are not waiting for the Bill. We are …..." Dean Russell - View Speech