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Written Question
Pornography: Internet
Monday 4th August 2025

Asked by: Lord Knight of Weymouth (Labour - Life peer)

Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology:

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure that violent and abusive pornography that is illegal to distribute in physical formats is also prohibited online, as recommended in the Independent Pornography Review published on 27 February.

Answered by Baroness Jones of Whitchurch

The Independent Pornography Review assessed the effectiveness of pornography legislation, regulation, and enforcement and the Review’s findings continue to be assessed in detail by government departments. A further update on how the government is tackling the issues raised in the Review will be provided in due course.

Written Question
Pornography Review
Monday 4th August 2025

Asked by: Lord Knight of Weymouth (Labour - Life peer)

Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology:

To ask His Majesty's Government what is their timeline for a full response to the recommendations in the Independent Pornography Review published on 27 February.

Answered by Baroness Jones of Whitchurch

The Independent Pornography Review assessed the effectiveness of pornography legislation, regulation, and enforcement and the Review’s findings continue to be assessed in detail by government departments. A further update on how the government is tackling the issues raised in the Review will be provided in due course.

Written Question
Streaming: Classification Schemes
Thursday 31st July 2025

Asked by: Lord Knight of Weymouth (Labour - Life peer)

Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the child protection benefits of streaming services partnering with the British Board of Film Classification to ensure that content is appropriately age-rated.

Answered by Baroness Twycross - Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)

The Government has not made an assessment of the child protection benefits of streaming services partnering with the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC). Ofcom, as the independent regulator, now has a new duty introduced through the Media Act 2024 to assess audience protection measures used by video-on-demand (VoD) services, such as age ratings, to ensure they are adequate to protect audiences from harm. The Government will in due course be designating mainstream VoD services, bringing them under enhanced regulation by Ofcom. Ofcom will then consult on a new standards code for these services, similar to the Broadcasting Code. This could include the use of age ratings, if Ofcom considers it appropriate.

Division Vote (Lords)
23 Jul 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Knight of Weymouth (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 132 Labour No votes vs 1 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 271 Noes - 138
Division Vote (Lords)
23 Jul 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Knight of Weymouth (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 131 Labour No votes vs 1 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 198 Noes - 198
Division Vote (Lords)
23 Jul 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Knight of Weymouth (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 137 Labour No votes vs 1 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 290 Noes - 143
Division Vote (Lords)
23 Jul 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Knight of Weymouth (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 113 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 85 Noes - 127
Division Vote (Lords)
23 Jul 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Knight of Weymouth (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 130 Labour No votes vs 1 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 171 Noes - 189
Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 22 Jul 2025
Enterprise Act 2002 (Mergers Involving Newspaper Enterprises and Foreign Powers) Regulations 2025

"As ever, the noble Lord has made a good case. He made his point—as did the noble Lord, Lord Forsyth—around what a percentage stake might mean if the returns are not going to be great. What difference is there between 5% and 15% in respect of the argument he is …..."
Lord Knight of Weymouth - View Speech

View all Lord Knight of Weymouth (Lab - Life peer) contributions to the debate on: Enterprise Act 2002 (Mergers Involving Newspaper Enterprises and Foreign Powers) Regulations 2025
Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 22 Jul 2025
Enterprise Act 2002 (Mergers Involving Newspaper Enterprises and Foreign Powers) Regulations 2025

"There is a difference, but the argument the noble Lord is making is that people are seeking to get influence rather than a financial return. If you are taking 5%, you are doing so for a financial return. Why would investors not also be looking for a financial return on …..."
Lord Knight of Weymouth - View Speech

View all Lord Knight of Weymouth (Lab - Life peer) contributions to the debate on: Enterprise Act 2002 (Mergers Involving Newspaper Enterprises and Foreign Powers) Regulations 2025