Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 76628

Internet: Freedom of Expression

Tabled: 11 September 2025

Answered: 19 September 2025

Question

Lee Anderson

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether she has had recent discussions with Ofcom on the protection of lawful free speech online.

Answer

Kanishka Narayan

The Online Safety Act ensures accountability for tech companies for the safety of their users while upholding freedom of expression online. Ofcom and social media platforms have freedom of expression duties for which they can be held accountable. The Act ...

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