Internet: Offensive Weapons
Commons · Question 4801 · Tabled 29 May 2026 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Question
Asked by Edward Morello
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps his Department is taking to help tackle harmful online trends promoting the use of catapults to harm animals.
Answer
Answered by Kanishka Narayan, 8 Jun 2026
The Government has taken robust action to clamp down on illegal content online, including material involving weapons and animal cruelty.Under the Online Safety Act, platforms must take proactive steps to reduce the risk of illegal content, including the p...