Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 11282
Internet: Regulation
Tabled: 28 October 2024
Answered: 31 October 2024
Named DayQuestion
Dr Rosena Allin-Khan
Labour — Tooting
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether he plans to regulate websites that promote (a) eating disorders, (b) suicide and (c) self harm.
Answer
Feryal ClarkThe Online Safety Act requires all in-scope services to swiftly remove illegal content as soon as they become aware of it. This includes content that intentionally encourages or assists suicide and self-harm, including eating disorder behaviours. User-to-...
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