Motion text
That this House acknowledges the growth of cybercrime with the advent of new technologies; recognises the need for the UK Parliament to ensure that legislation keeps pace with evolving cyber threats, including the Computer Misuse Act 1990; notes the restrictions the Act places on the work of UK cyber security professionals by prohibiting all unauthorised access to computer systems, regardless of intent or motive; believes this inadvertently criminalises essential research into cyber threats; believes that modernising the Act could enhance the UK's national security, strengthen the criminal justice system, and unlock significant benefits to the UK economy with new opportunities in the cyber security industry; and calls on the Government to introduce an amendment to the Computer Misuse Act 1990 to better protect the public from emerging threats.
Signatures (15)
The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.
Jardine, Christine
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
21 October 2024
Chamberlain, Wendy
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
22 October 2024
Savage, Dr Roz
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
22 October 2024
Sollom, Ian
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
22 October 2024
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
22 October 2024
Khan, Ayoub
Independent
Signed on
22 October 2024
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
George, Andrew
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
22 October 2024
Young, Claire
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
22 October 2024
Cane, Charlotte
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
23 October 2024
Dillon, Mr Lee
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
24 October 2024
Franklin, Zöe
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
28 October 2024
Jarvis, Liz
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
28 October 2024
Jones, Clive
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
30 October 2024
McDonnell, John
Independent
Signed on
4 November 2024
Dance, Adam
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
22 November 2024
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.