Written question asked by Debra Shipley (Labour) on Tuesday, 2 March 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 8 March 2004. It was answered by Bill Rammell (Labour) on Monday, 8 March 2004 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what initiatives he has taken to tackle international internet child abuse.

Answer: Ms Shipley: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what initiatives he has taken to tackle international internet child abuse. [158997] Mr. Rammell: Since 2002, in conjunction with the National Hi-Tech Crime Unit, we have provided law enforcement agencies in 14 countries with specialised software, computers and training to detect paedophiles using internet chat rooms, and to target organised criminals who produce child pornography. Last year, we co-sponsored an international conference in the UK on combating on-line child abuse. We are co-sponsoring a follow-up conference this month. We are working with our G8 partners on the development and implementation of a strategy, including projects, to improve the exchange of information to combat on-line child abuse. This work includes outreach to non-G8 partners.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 418 c1320W;418 c1321-2W; 158997
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Children Abuse International assistance International cooperation Internet Protection Pornography Paedophilia
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk