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‘No one loves me’ – House reflects on Arthur Labinjo-Hughes death

Nadhim Zahawi said it was “impossible to imagine how any adult could commit such evil acts against a child”, as he provided a statement to the House of Commons on the death of Arthur Labinjo-Hughes. Arthur was killed in June 2020 by his stepmother Emma Tustin, after being submitted to a campaign of torture and […]

How safe are your children online?

How will social media companies respond to the new regulation?

The truth about plans to allow councils to opt out of child protection laws

"The Bill does not require any consultation with children, care leavers or families before the removal of legal duties"

Seven key facts about the Children and Social Work Bill

Councils to be allowed to opt out of child protection laws

"A child could find themselves with a very different entitlement to care and support to their friend in a neighbouring town."

Child protection could soon vary wildly across the country

Comment: Ofcom should be given control of internet filters

Baroness Howe of Idlicote: 'Self regulation does not cover all the market'

The private sector can’t be trusted to keep children safe online. We should hand Ofcom control of internet filtering.

Comment: Cameron’s porn policy might make a good headline but it won’t actually work

Jane Fae: 'This applies a very large sledgehammer to an issue that many believe requires a far more delicate touch'

This foolhardy policy puts the reputation of child protection at risk.

Comment: Anti-porn proposals must now make the journey from rhetoric to reality

Baroness Howe: 'If we really believe that "few things are more important than this", as David Cameron has claimed, then I for one believe that we should provide default-on with the most robust foundation, and that needs to be statutory.'

The prime minister’s pornography speech on protecting children online is very welcome, but perhaps we should not get too over-excited before seeing the small print.