Internet: Regulation
Commons · Question 11283 · Tabled 28 Oct 2024 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record
Answered 31 Oct 2024
Question
Asked by Rosena Allin-Khan
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of regulating websites that promote (a) eating disorders, (b) suicide and (c) self harm.
Answer
Answered by Feryal Clark, 31 Oct 2024
The 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-...