Internet: Offensive Weapons
Commons · Question 5479 · Tabled 1 Jun 2026 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record
Answered 9 Jun 2026
Question
Asked by Edward Morello
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of online trends involving catapults on West Dorset consistency.
Answer
Answered by Kanishka Narayan, 9 Jun 2026
The Government recognises concerns about potentially harmful online trends, including those involving weapons or harmful behaviour. The Online Safety Act 2023 requires social media and search services to assess and mitigate the risks of illegal activity o...