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During the 52nd session of the UN Human Rights Council, the UK delivered a statement on violence against children.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
DCMS Secretary of State answers your questions about how Bill will work to better protect people online.
Read the Secretary of State’s open letter to parents, carers and guardians.
Michelle Donelan, Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, has written an open letter to parents, carers and guardians, setting out the key measures in the government’s Online Safety Bill.
New research reveals social media companies should be doing more to protect children online.
Online Safety Bill to include stronger protections for children, with platforms forced to be clearer with parents about dangers
Elderly, disabled and other vulnerable people will get better support to stay safe online and avoid being misled by disinformation thanks to a funding boost from the government to mark UNESCO Global Media and Information Lit…
UK is a world leader in online safety tech, with a quarter of all firms based here
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Government puts forward proposals on the future regulation of Artificial Intelligence, taking a less centralised approach than the EU
Children and young people should not be able to buy in-game purchases known as ‘loot boxes’ in video games without parental consent
Ipsos study finds over 4 in 5 adults are concerned about harmful content online
People’s access to trusted, high-quality journalism online is to get a further boost as the government adds stronger press protections to its pioneering Online Safety Bill.
Home Secretary Rt Hon Priti Patel explains new amendment to the Online Safety Bill that will ensure greater protection for children.
Changes will mean child sex offenders cannot hide online.
TOUGH new internet laws to protect young people, uphold free speech and make sure there are no safe spaces for criminals online return to Parliament for their second reading this week.
Emily Clarkson, Anton Ferdinand and Love Island star Sharon Gaffka among celebs to meet Digital Secretary Nadine Dorries to discuss the Online Safety Bill
Government makes changes to the Online Safety Bill to tackle scams and fraud
The government has today launched a new campaign aimed at providing support and advice to parents and carers in the West Midlands.
Lord Nick Herbert visited Argentina to strengthen progress on global equality.
New innovative technology to help stop the spread of child sexual abuse material on end-to-end encrypted social media and online messaging platforms will be developed thanks to UK government funding.
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