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Written question asked by Cathy Jamieson (Labour) on Wednesday, 7 January 2015, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 9 January 2015. It was answered by Lord Vaizey of Didcot (Conservative) on Wednesday, 14 January 2015 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.


Facebook

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what representations he has made to Facebook about online abuse of people with autism.

Answer

DCMS has not made any representations to Facebook about online abuse of people with autism. However, the Government is working closely with social media companies, including Facebook, to improve reporting mechanisms so that online abuse in any form can be addressed quickly, with accounts being closed as necessary.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
219975
Session
2014-15
Subjects
Autism Harassment Facebook
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk