Internet: Offences against Children
2026-05-17 · Home Office · 2044 · Official question
Question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the Ministerial resignation letter to the Prime Minister by the Hon Member for Birmingham Yardley of May 2025, what is the status of the legislation on online child sex abuse.
Answer
The Government is unequivocal in its commitment to protecting children from all forms of child sexual exploitation and abuse.The Online Safety Act is a landmark and foundational step in tackling online child sexual exploitation and abuse, placing new duti...