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Baroness Smith of Malvern (Lab)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 12 January 2026

Debate

Sexual Harassment in Educational Settings

Contribution

I am very aware that there was misogyny, sexual abuse and harassment long before there was social media. However, of course, some of the vile attitudes towards women and girls disseminated online are precisely why we need strong relationships, sex and health education and why we need to ensure that the Online Safety Act, which has some of the strongest controls over social media anywhere in the world, is fully actioned and that action is taken where there is inappropriate behaviour, including by the companies responsible.

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