Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 115680

Offences against Children: Internet

Tabled: 24 February 2026

Answered: 12 March 2026

Question

James McMurdock

Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what discussions she has had with Ofcom on a) harassment, b) grooming and c) image misuse linked to publicly accessible profiles of children under age 13.

Answer

Kanishka Narayan

The government engages closely with Ofcom on the implementation and enforcement of the Online Safety Act, including regular discussions on risks to children.The Act has strong protections for children. The Act requires in-scope services to protect childre...

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