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Written question asked by Alex Sobel (Labour) on Monday, 18 October 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 20 October 2021. It was answered by Gillian Keegan (Conservative) on Tuesday, 26 October 2021 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Self-harm and Suicide

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of the Online Safety Bill being amended to compel all user-to-user services, regardless of reach and functionality, to tackle suicide and self-harm content that is legal but harmful to both children and adults.

Answer

We have not made a formal assessment. The Department of Health and Social Care continues to work with the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport on the contents of the Online Safety Bill and encourage online platforms to take voluntary action to address harmful content online, including suicide and self-harm content.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
58493
Session
2021-22
Subjects
Internet Safety Suicide Self-harm
Legislation
Draft Online Safety Bill
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk