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Written question asked by Lord Birt (Crossbench) on Wednesday, 23 July 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 6 August 2025. It was answered by Baroness Jones of Whitchurch (Labour) on Friday, 1 August 2025 on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.


Technology: Regulation

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government, following Microsoft's decision to suspend services to the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, whether they plan to regulate technology providers in the UK to ensure that the provision of services takes place under a framework of UK law.

Answer

All regulated entities in the UK, including technology providers, are required to operate within the UK legal framework.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL9791
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Regulation Technology
Link
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