Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Ian Liddell-Grainger and Helen Grant

Tuesday 13th November 2012 Commons Chamber

[Mrs Grant]

I hear what the hon. Gentleman says, but would point out that our reforms have led to no changes to the 2008 scheme in respect of certain sexual abuse issues. Further guidance has been given on other particular matters. Victims coming forward in the Jimmy Savile case should certainly be able to make applications for compensation.

[Mr Ian Liddell-Grainger (Bridgwater and West Somerset) (Con)]

When innocent people can be framed on social media sites will the Government consider, with some urgency, looking at a certain part of the libel laws? Innocent people do not deserve to be named; they certainly do not deserve to be put through the grilling that certain people have faced. Would the Secretary of State and the Government look at that as a matter of urgency?