Written questions

Internet: Young People

Commons · Question 100853 · Tabled 17 Dec 2025 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record

Answered 8 Jan 2026

Question

Asked by Jim Shannon

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps she is taking to help tackle online abuse against young people.

Answer

Answered by Kanishka Narayan, 8 Jan 2026

The Online Safety Act contains robust provisions to protect young people from online abuse.Under the Online Safety Act, platforms must protect all users from illegal harassment and content and children from harmful content, including hateful and abusive c...