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Written question asked by Lord Birt (Crossbench) on Tuesday, 13 November 2018, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 27 November 2018. It was answered by Lord Ashton of Hyde (Conservative) on Tuesday, 27 November 2018 on behalf of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.


Signal Blocking Devices

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have, if any, to ban the sale of electronic jammers which can be used to disable tracker devices on stolen vehicles and agricultural equipment.

Answer

It is currently prohibited under the Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 to sell any such devices which interfere with legitimate use of spectrum or to otherwise place them on the market.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL11428
Session
2017-19
Related items
Signal Blocking Devices
Thursday, 13 December 2018
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Sales Signal blocking devices
Link
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