I am not satisfied with that explanation, because the reasonable excuse defence is only there for somebody who does not know what they are doing. What if somebody legitimately accesses the material, knowing its content, but without any intent to commit harm—for example, an academic or a researcher? They would not be protected by that defence, would they? [Interruption.]
Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Joanna Cherry
(Scottish National Party)
in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 11 September 2018.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Bill.
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