Social Media: Fake News Debate

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Social Media: Fake News

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Tax Avoidance
Wednesday 29th April 2020

(4 years, 6 months ago)

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Baroness Barran Portrait Baroness Barran
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My noble friend makes a very important point. Unfortunately, there have been a number of examples of these pernicious attacks. We are working in a co-ordinated way with Governments around the world, because clearly we need the most collective response possible.

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While Rachel Riley is running a brilliant one-woman campaign against fake news, Impress, the regulator of online publications, has an unlimited ability to fine. Does the Minister agree that those powers should now be extended to allow Impress to enforce these fines?

Baroness Barran Portrait Baroness Barran
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My Lords, I found it slightly difficult to hear the noble Lord. If I may, I will listen again and respond in writing.

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