As the wait for updated online safety laws continues, tens of thousands of online grooming crimes have been recorded, prompting campaigners to demand no further delays to the long-awaited Online Safety Bill. The anticipated legislation is set to become law in the coming autumn. However, its journey to the statute book has been marked by repeated changes and delays in proposed legislation.
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Recent days have seen government ministers defend the Online Safety Bill against concerns raised by tech companies, who fear the legislation could compromise encryption usage. Amidst these debates, the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) has called upon tech giants and Members of Parliament to support the Bill. The charity revealed that UK police forces have recorded a staggering 34,000 online grooming crimes over the past six years.
