Written question asked by Jen Craft (Labour) on Thursday, 12 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 18 March 2026 (named day). It was answered by Kanishka Narayan (Labour) on Thursday, 19 March 2026 on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.
Internet: Children and Young People
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps she is taking to help protect children online.
- Answer
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Protecting children online is a top priority. The Online Safety Act brought in some of the strongest protections for children globally.
We have already taken steps to build on these by introducing new priority offences and tackling intimate image abuse and we have launched a landmark consultation on further measures to protect children online, including whether there should be a minimum age for social media, and restrictions to AI chatbots and gaming.
Finally, we are legislating to ensure we can act quickly on the findings of the consultation because no child should have to wait to experience a safe, fulfilling life online.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 908399
- Session
- 2024-26
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- Yes
- Question not reached
- Yes
- Subjects
- Children Internet Safety Young people
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- 2026-03-20 10:35:09 +0000
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