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Internet: Safety

Asked by Sorcha EastwoodAllianceDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled Answered 9 June 2025UIN 55590

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, if he will introduce legislation to improve online safety laws.

Answered by Feryal Clark

The government is committed to working with Ofcom to ensure the Online Safety Act is implemented quickly and effectively.

This year we expect users, in particular children, to see notable change in their online experience as the duties come into force. Ofcom is now enforcing the illegal safety duties, and protections for children will follow next month.

The government has high expectations for platforms, and nothing is off the table when it comes to keeping children and the public safe. The government has already built on the Act and will continue to do so where required.

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