4: Clause 8, page 12, line 23, after "disputes;" insert— "( ) that there are adequate arrangements under the code for OFCOM to obtain any information or assistance from internet service providers or copyright owners that OFCOM reasonably require for the purposes of administering and enforcing the code;"

4: Clause 8, page 12, line 23, after "disputes;" insert— "( ) that there are adequate arrangements under the code for OFCOM to obtain any information or assistance from internet service providers or copyright owners that OFCOM reasonably require for the purposes of administering and enforcing the code;"

My Lords, I am proposing this group of seven amendments, which are needed for the purpose of tidying up the Bill rather than for any new policy purpose. For example, the first amendment, which removes text from new Section 124E(5) in Clause 8 is because it is otiose for paragraph...

My Lords, I am proposing this group of seven amendments, which are needed for the purpose of tidying up the Bill rather than for any new policy purpose. For example, the first amendment, which removes text from new Section 124E(5) in Clause 8 is because it is otiose for paragraph...

5: Clause 10, page 14, line 24, leave out from "subscriber" to end of line 25 and insert ", within the meaning of section 124B(3), in relation to the provider of the service and one or more copyright owners." Amendment 5 agreed. Amendment 6 not moved. Clause 12 : Code...

5: Clause 10, page 14, line 24, leave out from "subscriber" to end of line 25 and insert ", within the meaning of section 124B(3), in relation to the provider of the service and one or more copyright owners." Amendment 5 agreed. Amendment 6 not moved. Clause 12 : Code...

My Lords, I have already reminded the House of the Government’s concerns on the legal status of Clause 18 and the lack of transparency and accountability with which it has been inserted into the Bill, and I have indicated our intention to bring forward a revised provision to deal with...

My Lords, I have already reminded the House of the Government’s concerns on the legal status of Clause 18 and the lack of transparency and accountability with which it has been inserted into the Bill, and I have indicated our intention to bring forward a revised provision to deal with...

My Lords, I made the Government’s view of this clause clear on Report. I certainly agree that we should have a way of tackling online copyright infringement that will not be susceptible to the provisions in Clauses 4 to 17, but I am afraid that this clause is not it....

My Lords, I made the Government’s view of this clause clear on Report. I certainly agree that we should have a way of tackling online copyright infringement that will not be susceptible to the provisions in Clauses 4 to 17, but I am afraid that this clause is not it....

7: Clause 12, page 15, line 38, leave out "made" Amendment 7 agreed. Clause 13 : Contents of code about obligations to limit internet access Amendment 8 Clause 13 : Contents of code about obligations to limit internet access Amendment 8 Moved by

7: Clause 12, page 15, line 38, leave out "made" Amendment 7 agreed. Clause 13 : Contents of code about obligations to limit internet access Amendment 8 Clause 13 : Contents of code about obligations to limit internet access Amendment 8 Moved by

9: Clause 14, page 18, line 5, after "done" insert "(or, if there is more than one such report, as respects each of them)" 10: Clause 14, page 19, line 15, leave out "or abandoned any appeal" 11: Clause 14, page 19, line 17, after "determined" insert ", abandoned" Amendments...

9: Clause 14, page 18, line 5, after "done" insert "(or, if there is more than one such report, as respects each of them)" 10: Clause 14, page 19, line 15, leave out "or abandoned any appeal" 11: Clause 14, page 19, line 17, after "determined" insert ", abandoned" Amendments...

8: Clause 13, page 16, line 41, after "disputes;" insert— "( ) that there are adequate arrangements under the code for OFCOM to obtain any information or assistance from internet service providers or copyright owners that OFCOM reasonably require for the purposes of administering and enforcing the code;" Amendment 8...

8: Clause 13, page 16, line 41, after "disputes;" insert— "( ) that there are adequate arrangements under the code for OFCOM to obtain any information or assistance from internet service providers or copyright owners that OFCOM reasonably require for the purposes of administering and enforcing the code;" Amendment 8...

13: Clause 17, page 21, line 46, leave out "for the time being" Amendment 13 agreed. Clause 18 : Preventing access to specified online locations for the prevention of online copyright infringement Amendment 14 Clause 18 : Preventing access to specified online locations for the prevention of online copyright infringement...

13: Clause 17, page 21, line 46, leave out "for the time being" Amendment 13 agreed. Clause 18 : Preventing access to specified online locations for the prevention of online copyright infringement Amendment 14 Clause 18 : Preventing access to specified online locations for the prevention of online copyright infringement...

My Lords, this amendment addresses an important issue. It is essential that subscribers have the ability to appeal against notifications and decisions, both in terms of the appeals structure being in place and in terms of the ability to utilise the appeals process without undue financial concern. Thus far I...

My Lords, this amendment addresses an important issue. It is essential that subscribers have the ability to appeal against notifications and decisions, both in terms of the appeals structure being in place and in terms of the ability to utilise the appeals process without undue financial concern. Thus far I...

My Lords, I do not believe that we should accept the amendment. It is very clear under new Section 124G(2) of the Communications Act 2003, inserted by Clause 10, that technical obligations can apply only in relation to relevant subscribers, and relevant subscribers are those who are included on a...

My Lords, I do not believe that we should accept the amendment. It is very clear under new Section 124G(2) of the Communications Act 2003, inserted by Clause 10, that technical obligations can apply only in relation to relevant subscribers, and relevant subscribers are those who are included on a...

3: Clause 8, page 12, line 12, leave out from "relate" to end of line 13

3: Clause 8, page 12, line 12, leave out from "relate" to end of line 13

My Lords, in earlier debates on these provisions we have discussed, and agree, the need for Ofcom to be able to require information and assistance from both internet service providers and copyright owners in their assessment of the need for technical measures. It goes without saying that Ofcom will need...

My Lords, in earlier debates on these provisions we have discussed, and agree, the need for Ofcom to be able to require information and assistance from both internet service providers and copyright owners in their assessment of the need for technical measures. It goes without saying that Ofcom will need...

My Lords, the purpose of the amendment is to apply a licensing body’s obligations under a code of practice to those that it licences. This amendment misunderstands the purpose of the code of practice. Licensing bodies are natural monopolies; licensees are frequently individuals, small or micro businesses or sole traders,...

My Lords, the purpose of the amendment is to apply a licensing body’s obligations under a code of practice to those that it licences. This amendment misunderstands the purpose of the code of practice. Licensing bodies are natural monopolies; licensees are frequently individuals, small or micro businesses or sole traders,...

My Lords, we believe that the government amendments address a number of the concerns raised by the noble Lord, Lord Clement-Jones, and the noble Viscount, Lord Bridgeman. The Secretary of State will be required to consider the likely effect of an authorisation on a number of groups, including authors, members...

My Lords, we believe that the government amendments address a number of the concerns raised by the noble Lord, Lord Clement-Jones, and the noble Viscount, Lord Bridgeman. The Secretary of State will be required to consider the likely effect of an authorisation on a number of groups, including authors, members...

36: Schedule 2, page 65, line 32, at end insert— "( ) The regulations must provide for the factors to be taken into account in deciding whether to authorise a licensing body to grant licences in relation to a performer’s property rights to include— (a) the likely effect of the...

36: Schedule 2, page 65, line 32, at end insert— "( ) The regulations must provide for the factors to be taken into account in deciding whether to authorise a licensing body to grant licences in relation to a performer’s property rights to include— (a) the likely effect of the...

35: Schedule 2, page 65, line 25, leave out "(within the meaning of paragraph 1)" Amendment 35 agreed. Amendment 36 Moved by

35: Schedule 2, page 65, line 25, leave out "(within the meaning of paragraph 1)" Amendment 35 agreed. Amendment 36 Moved by

38: Schedule 2, page 65, line 35, at end insert— "( ) In this paragraph— "member", in relation to a licensing body, means— (a) an owner of a performer’s property rights on whose behalf the body is authorised to negotiate or grant licences, other than under an authorisation under this...

38: Schedule 2, page 65, line 35, at end insert— "( ) In this paragraph— "member", in relation to a licensing body, means— (a) an owner of a performer’s property rights on whose behalf the body is authorised to negotiate or grant licences, other than under an authorisation under this...

The other place.

The other place.

My Lords, during our debate on Report, I agreed that the Government would consider Amendments 155A and 155B tabled by the noble Viscount, Lord Bridgeman. The Government had always intended that extended licensing schemes should be run by representative licensing bodies. While we were not able to accept the drafting...

My Lords, during our debate on Report, I agreed that the Government would consider Amendments 155A and 155B tabled by the noble Viscount, Lord Bridgeman. The Government had always intended that extended licensing schemes should be run by representative licensing bodies. While we were not able to accept the drafting...