Lord Clement-Jones (LD): It is very nice and helpful to be reminded of things that I had forgotten entirely.

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Themes: Child safety & minors · Online platforms · Search services

Ecosystems: UK Online Safety Act

It is very nice and helpful to be reminded of things that I had forgotten entirely. We need to make sure that we are consistent across the board. A full merits-based standard is not, for example, used to appeal against fines issued by Ofcom under the Online Safety Act. These Benches have serious concerns regarding the insertion of two different appeal standards in the Bill, as it may decrease the deterrent effect and risk lengthier appeals, as we have heard. If we are not successful in persuading the Government to change back to JR for penalty appeals, and a merits appeal is to be included, a

It is very nice and helpful to be reminded of things that I had forgotten entirely. We need to make sure that we are consistent across the board. A full merits-based standard is not, for example, used to appeal against fines issued by Ofcom under the Online Safety Act. These Benches have serious concerns regarding the insertion of two different appeal standards in the Bill, as it may decrease the deterrent effect and risk lengthier appeals, as we have heard. If we are not successful in persuading the Government to change back to JR for penalty appeals, and a merits appeal is to be included, a …

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