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		M2Ys4U on March 20, 2018 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Zuckerberg summoned to House Of Commons inquiry Refusing to attend can be considered Contempt of Parliament. Theoretically that can carry a term of imprisonment that lasts until the next election.

jahewson on March 20, 2018 | [–]

No, that’s only for a compulsory summons, which this is not.

M2Ys4U on March 21, 2018 | | [–]

Indeed, but if Zuckerberg/Facebook Inc. refuses to comply I would expect that to be the next step.

kazen44 on March 20, 2018 | [–]

does this also apply to non UK citizens though?

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