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Written question asked by Elfyn Llwyd (Plaid Cymru) on Monday, 9 September 2013, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 11 September 2013. It was answered by Jeremy Browne (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 12 September 2013 on behalf of the Home Office.


Harassment: Social Networking

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what plans his Department has to introduce a code of conduct for social media providers on preventing online stalking and harassment.

Answer

The Government takes all forms of stalking and harassment very seriously. The Home Office is committed to working with other Government Departments, the National Policing Leads and Social Media Networks to identify effective practice and improve the response to online harassment and stalking.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
168887; 567 c801W
Session
2013-14
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Harassment Social media
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk