Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 31537

Internet and Telecommunications: Freedom of Expression

Tabled: 13 February 2025
Answered: 28 February 2025

Question

Bradley Thomas

ConservativeBromsgrove

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps his Department is taking to protect freedom of speech in (a) online and (b) electronic communications.

Answer

Feryal Clark
DSIT is implementing the Online Safety Act to protect children and adults online. The Act’s duties apply to services that allow users to post content online or to interact with each other. Protections for freedom of expression are built in throughout the ...

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