Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 76629
Internet: Freedom of Expression
Tabled: 11 September 2025
Answered: 19 September 2025
Question
Lee Anderson
Reform UK — Ashfield
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what recent discussions her Department has had with social media platforms on the impact of content removal policies on freedom of speech.
Answer
Kanishka NarayanThe 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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