Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 76631

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, whether she plans to bring forward legislative proposals to prevent the removal of lawful content online.

Answer

Kanishka Narayan
Safeguards for freedom of expression have been built into the framework of the Online Safety Act. Ofcom is independent but must act in a way that is compatible with the European Convention of Human Rights, including in relation to freedom of expression. T...
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