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Digital Economy Bill [HL]

I speak as the chancellor of the Open University. I absolutely see both sides of this argument but I want to put another point to the noble Lord, Lord Clement-Jones. It is incumbent on all institutions to seek responsibility from those who take advantage of those institutions. For an institution to wash its hands of the matter, or to put it in the too-complicated or too-difficult drawer, is in itself somewhat irresponsible. Therefore, although I have no desire whatever to add to the complexity and problems of running, for example, the Open University, I absolutely accept that, as an institution, we have an overwhelming responsibility to drive home to those who use our services the notion of social responsibility.