Non-Consensual Sexually Explicit Images and Videos (Offences) Bill [HL]

Debate between Lord Ponsonby of Shulbrede and Lord Clement-Jones

2nd reading
Friday 13th December 2024 Lords Chamber

[Lord Clement-Jones (LD)]

My Lords, the whole purpose of the discussion today has been, to use the words of the noble Baroness, Lady Foster, that there should be strict liability and not intent. Surely we are not talking about mens rea in this at all.

[Lord Ponsonby of Shulbrede (Lab)]

I absolutely heard what the noble Baroness said about strict liability offences. The Government’s position is as I just said. However, I listened very carefully to what the noble Baroness said.