Lords report stage second day. Amendments 276, 278, 279 and 281 agreed to. Amendment 281A agreed to on division (144 to 140). Amendments 282, 283, 285 to 288 and 290 to 296 agreed to. Amendment 297AA (to amendment 297) agreed to on division (144 to 143). Amendment 297, as amended, agreed to. Amendment 300 agreed to on division (143 to 140). Amendment 300A agreed to on division (142 to 140). Amendments 301, 302, 308 to 313 and 314 to 316 agreed to. (Part 2 of 2).

Lords report stage second day. Amendments 276, 278, 279 and 281 agreed to. Amendment 281A agreed to on division (144 to 140). Amendments 282, 283, 285 to 288 and 290 to 296 agreed to. Amendment 297AA (to amendment 297) agreed to on division (144 to 143). Amendment 297, as amended,...

My Lords, I am pleased to put on record that this Government completely accept and agree with the intention that underlies this amendment. That is why, as I said earlier, the Government will introduce a legal duty for tech platforms to take down reported non-consensual intimate image abuse within 48...

My Lords, I am pleased to put on record that this Government completely accept and agree with the intention that underlies this amendment. That is why, as I said earlier, the Government will introduce a legal duty for tech platforms to take down reported non-consensual intimate image abuse within 48...

Yes.

Yes.

Moved by

Baroness Levitt

278: Schedule 11, page 321, line 19, at end insert—

“1A After section 66A insert—

“66AA Sharing semen-defaced image

(1) A person (A) commits an offence if—

(a) A intentionally shares a semen-defaced image of another person (B),

(b) B does not consent to the sharing of the semen-defaced image, and

(c) A does...

Moved by

Baroness Levitt

278: Schedule 11, page 321, line 19, at end insert—

“1A After section 66A insert—

“66AA Sharing semen-defaced image

(1) A person (A) commits an offence if—

(a) A intentionally shares a semen-defaced image of another person (B),

(b) B does not consent to the sharing of the semen-defaced image, and

(c) A does...

Moved by

Baroness Levitt

281: Schedule 11, page 324, line 13, at end insert—

“66AD Creating a copy of intimate photograph or film shared temporarily

(1) A person (A) commits an offence if—

(a) another person (B)—

(i) shares with A a photograph or film which shows, or appears to show, B in an intimate state,...

Moved by

Baroness Levitt

281: Schedule 11, page 324, line 13, at end insert—

“66AD Creating a copy of intimate photograph or film shared temporarily

(1) A person (A) commits an offence if—

(a) another person (B)—

(i) shares with A a photograph or film which shows, or appears to show, B in an intimate state,...

Moved by

Baroness Levitt

282: Schedule 11, page 324, line 28, at end insert—

“(2A) In subsection (3), at the end insert “, or as a person with whom it is shared”.”

Member's explanatory statement

This amendment ensures that the provider of an internet service by means of which a photograph or film is shared...

Moved by

Baroness Levitt

282: Schedule 11, page 324, line 28, at end insert—

“(2A) In subsection (3), at the end insert “, or as a person with whom it is shared”.”

Member's explanatory statement

This amendment ensures that the provider of an internet service by means of which a photograph or film is shared...

Moved by

Baroness Levitt

285: Schedule 11, page 325, line 2, after the first “(3)” insert “66AD(1), 66AE(3)(b)”

Member's explanatory statement

This amendment applies the definition of consent in section 66D(10) of the Sexual Offences Act 2003 to the new sections inserted by my amendment to Schedule 11, page 324, line 13.

286: Schedule 11,...

Moved by

Baroness Levitt

285: Schedule 11, page 325, line 2, after the first “(3)” insert “66AD(1), 66AE(3)(b)”

Member's explanatory statement

This amendment applies the definition of consent in section 66D(10) of the Sexual Offences Act 2003 to the new sections inserted by my amendment to Schedule 11, page 324, line 13.

286: Schedule 11,...

Moved by

Baroness Levitt

290: Schedule 11, page 325, line 18, at end insert—

“(za) section 66AA;”

Member's explanatory statement

This amendment extends the time limit for prosecuting the offence in new section 66AA of the Sexual Offences Act 2003 (inserted by my amendment to Schedule 11, page 321, line 19).

291: Schedule 11, page 325,...

Moved by

Baroness Levitt

290: Schedule 11, page 325, line 18, at end insert—

“(za) section 66AA;”

Member's explanatory statement

This amendment extends the time limit for prosecuting the offence in new section 66AA of the Sexual Offences Act 2003 (inserted by my amendment to Schedule 11, page 321, line 19).

291: Schedule 11, page 325,...

Moved by

Baroness Levitt

296: Schedule 11, page 330, line 21, at end insert—

“Online Safety Act 2023 (c. 50)

23 In Schedule 7 to the Online Safety Act 2023 (priority offences), in paragraph 28A (Sexual Offences Act 2003), at the end insert—

“(c) section 66E (creating purported intimate image of adult);

(d) section 66F (requesting...

Moved by

Baroness Levitt

296: Schedule 11, page 330, line 21, at end insert—

“Online Safety Act 2023 (c. 50)

23 In Schedule 7 to the Online Safety Act 2023 (priority offences), in paragraph 28A (Sexual Offences Act 2003), at the end insert—

“(c) section 66E (creating purported intimate image of adult);

(d) section 66F (requesting...

Moved by

Baroness Levitt

297: After Clause 91, insert the following new Clause—

“Pornographic images of sex between relatives

(1) After section 67D of the Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008 (inserted by section 90 of this Act) insert—

“67E Possession or publication of pornographic images of sex between relatives

(1) It is an offence for...

Moved by

Baroness Levitt

297: After Clause 91, insert the following new Clause—

“Pornographic images of sex between relatives

(1) After section 67D of the Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008 (inserted by section 90 of this Act) insert—

“67E Possession or publication of pornographic images of sex between relatives

(1) It is an offence for...

Moved by

Baroness Levitt

301: After Clause 94, insert the following new Clause—

“Sexual activity with an animal

(1) The Sexual Offences Act 2003 is amended in accordance with subsections (2) to (5).

(2) For section 69 (intercourse with an animal) substitute—

“69 Sexual activity with an animal

(1) A person commits an offence if—

(a) the person...

Moved by

Baroness Levitt

301: After Clause 94, insert the following new Clause—

“Sexual activity with an animal

(1) The Sexual Offences Act 2003 is amended in accordance with subsections (2) to (5).

(2) For section 69 (intercourse with an animal) substitute—

“69 Sexual activity with an animal

(1) A person commits an offence if—

(a) the person...

My Lords, we have dealt with some unattractive topics already this evening, and we are about to embark on another one. Government Amendments 301, 302, 451 and 465 in my name deal with the unpalatable but very serious question of animal sexual abuse.

These amendments respond directly to concerns raised in...

My Lords, we have dealt with some unattractive topics already this evening, and we are about to embark on another one. Government Amendments 301, 302, 451 and 465 in my name deal with the unpalatable but very serious question of animal sexual abuse.

These amendments respond directly to concerns raised in...

My Lords, I thank the noble Lords, Lord Black, Lord Blencathra, Lord Pannick and Lord Cameron of Lochiel, and the noble Baroness, Lady Doocey, for welcoming the Government amendments today and the noble Lord, Lord Blencathra, for the flattering remarks that he made which were very welcome after a long...

My Lords, I thank the noble Lords, Lord Black, Lord Blencathra, Lord Pannick and Lord Cameron of Lochiel, and the noble Baroness, Lady Doocey, for welcoming the Government amendments today and the noble Lord, Lord Blencathra, for the flattering remarks that he made which were very welcome after a long...

Although the RSPCA conventionally prosecutes, there is nothing to stop the Crown Prosecution Service from prosecuting. If you had conduct that fell within both, you would not have two separate prosecutors bringing two separate sets of proceedings; it would be the Crown Prosecution Service for both. However, I understand the...

Although the RSPCA conventionally prosecutes, there is nothing to stop the Crown Prosecution Service from prosecuting. If you had conduct that fell within both, you would not have two separate prosecutors bringing two separate sets of proceedings; it would be the Crown Prosecution Service for both. However, I understand the...

The difficulty is that the Crown Prosecution Service, as a matter of constitutional convention, is independent of the Government and does not take well to being told what to do by them. However, we can raise this with it and ask whether it will look at it again. I beg...

The difficulty is that the Crown Prosecution Service, as a matter of constitutional convention, is independent of the Government and does not take well to being told what to do by them. However, we can raise this with it and ask whether it will look at it again. I beg...

Moved by

Baroness Levitt

302: Clause 95, page 122, line 12, leave out “paragraph 35” and insert “paragraphs 35 and 92”

Member’s explanatory statement

This amendment updates the wording of a reference to the offence of sexual activity with a corpse in paragraph 92 of Schedule 3 to the Sexual Offences Act 2003.

Moved by

Baroness Levitt

302: Clause 95, page 122, line 12, leave out “paragraph 35” and insert “paragraphs 35 and 92”

Member’s explanatory statement

This amendment updates the wording of a reference to the offence of sexual activity with a corpse in paragraph 92 of Schedule 3 to the Sexual Offences Act 2003.

My Lords, I too had a speech that started off thanking the noble Lord, Lord Clement-Jones. I too crossed that out and wrote in the name of the noble Baroness, Lady Doocey. I also now thank the noble Lord, Lord Addington, for moving this amendment.

I am, however, grateful to the...

My Lords, I too had a speech that started off thanking the noble Lord, Lord Clement-Jones. I too crossed that out and wrote in the name of the noble Baroness, Lady Doocey. I also now thank the noble Lord, Lord Addington, for moving this amendment.

I am, however, grateful to the...

Lords report stage second day. Amendments 199 to 208 agreed to. Amendment 209 disagreed to on division (121 to 145). Amendments 210 to 235, 237 and 238 agreed to. Amendment 248B disagreed to on division (71 to 177). Amendments 249 to 254, 256 and 258 to 261 agreed to. Amendment 262 disagreed to on division (61 to 178). Amendments 266 to 272 agreed to. Amendment 273 agreed to on division (202 to 155). Amendment 274 agreed to on division (192 to 155). (Part 1 of 2).

Lords report stage second day. Amendments 199 to 208 agreed to. Amendment 209 disagreed to on division (121 to 145). Amendments 210 to 235, 237 and 238 agreed to. Amendment 248B disagreed to on division (71 to 177). Amendments 249 to 254, 256 and 258 to 261 agreed to. Amendment...

Moved by

Baroness Levitt

234: Schedule 9, page 315, line 33, at end insert—

“(ia) sections 8A to 8C (rape and other offences against children under 16);”

Member’s explanatory statement

This amendment is consequential on my new clause (Sexual offences against children under 16), inserted after clause 73.

Moved by

Baroness Levitt

234: Schedule 9, page 315, line 33, at end insert—

“(ia) sections 8A to 8C (rape and other offences against children under 16);”

Member’s explanatory statement

This amendment is consequential on my new clause (Sexual offences against children under 16), inserted after clause 73.

My Lords, I will speak to government Amendments 234, 235, 237, 249, 250, 448 and 467, which will give effect to recommendation 1 of the National Audit on Group-based Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse by the noble Baroness, Lady Casey. She recommended that the law should be changed so that...

My Lords, I will speak to government Amendments 234, 235, 237, 249, 250, 448 and 467, which will give effect to recommendation 1 of the National Audit on Group-based Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse by the noble Baroness, Lady Casey. She recommended that the law should be changed so that...