Proceeding contribution from Lord Whitty (Labour) in the House of Lords on Monday, 1 March 2010. It occurred during Debate on bill on Digital Economy Bill [HL].

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Perhaps my noble friend’s life experience is different from mine, but if a policeman knocks on my door and says, "It looks as if you’ve got some dodgy gear in your shed", I consider that is an implication of guilt, even though I may have a perfectly adequate explanation for it in the long run. It is a matter of where you start from. That is what I object to. The Government should think again and not have a knee-jerk reaction to something that is intended to be helpful. I am almost being provoked to call a vote, but I will not. I will withdraw the amendment, but I hope that my noble friend will give further consideration to making a change in this area. Amendment 18 withdrawn. Amendment 19 Moved by

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 717 c1289
Session: 2009-10
Chamber / Committee: House of Lords chamber
Subjects: Complaints Disclosure of information Compensation Codes of practice Consumers Broadcasting Civil proceedings Climate change Competition Computer networks Copyright Digital broadcasting Broadband Communication Fees and charges ICT EU law Investment Infrastructure Exemptions Emergency services Intellectual property Libraries Internet Electronic publishing Newspaper press Public service broadcasting Ofcom Music Radio frequencies Universities Telecommunications Regulation Repairs and maintenance Rural areas Information Commissioner's Office Subscriptions Internet service providers
Legislation: Digital Economy Bill (HL) 2009-10
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

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