Offences against Children: Internet
Commons · Question 115680 · Tabled 24 Feb 2026 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record
Answered 12 Mar 2026
Question
Asked by James McMurdock
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
Answered by Kanishka Narayan, 12 Mar 2026
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...