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Second Report - Tackling online abuse
Petitions Committee
HC 766
Published 1 February 2022
Conclusions (1)
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Conclusion
Not Addressed
Para 21
Online abuse can have a devastating impact on those who are exposed to it, and we are alarmed at evidence suggesting the problem has worsened since the covid-19 pandemic began. While tackling this issue is important in making the online environment safer for everyone, it must be recognised that online …
Government Response Summary
The government acknowledges the devastating impact of online abuse and describes how the Online Safety Bill will ensure illegal abuse is handled and children are protected, but it does not specifically address the recommendation to assess and track the scale of this behaviour more precisely.