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Debate on Monday, 27 June 2011, in the House of Lords, led by Lord Strathclyde.

Privacy and Injunctions: Joint Committee

Lords debate on motion that it is expedient that a joint committee of Lords and Commons be appointed to consider privacy and injunctions, including: (1) how the statutory and common law on privacy and the use of anonymity injunctions and super-injunctions has operated in practice; (2) how best to strike the balance between privacy and freedom of expression, in particular how best to determine whether there is a public interest in material concerning people's private and family life; (3) issues relating to the enforcement of anonymity injunctions and super-injunctions, including the internet, cross-border jurisdiction within the United Kingdom, parliamentary privilege and the rule of law; and (4) issues relating to media regulation in this context, including the role of the Press Complaints Commission and the Office of Communications (OFCOM); and that the committee should report by 29 February 2012. Agreed to on question. Message sent to Commons.

Secondary information

Type
Parliamentary proceeding
Reference
728 c1518 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Proceeding contributions
Lord Strathclyde | 728 c1518 (Link to this contribution) That it is expedient that a joint committee of Lords and Commons be appointed to consider privacy an...
Lord Taylor of Blackburn | 728 c1518 (Link to this contribution) My Lords, under the terms of references which the Leader of the House has suggested in the paper bef...
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Lord Lucas | 728 c1518 (Link to this contribution) My Lords, perhaps I may also ask my noble friend how this committee is to be chosen and, particularl...
Lord Strathclyde | 728 c1518 (Link to this contribution) My Lords, on the question from the noble Lord, Lord Taylor, the terms of reference are wide and vari...
Lord Strathclyde | 728 c1518 (Link to this contribution) My Lords, I beg to move the first Motion standing in my name on the Order Paper.
Subjects
Joint Committee on Privacy and Injunctions
Link
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