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13,000 online child sex offences could be recorded during Online Safety Bill delay

1 November 2022 / News

The longer this vital legislation is delayed the more vulnerable children are at risk of online grooming and sexual abuse.

Record high number of recorded grooming crimes lead to calls for stronger online safety legislation

24 August 2021 / News

Online grooming crimes recorded by police jumped by around 70% in the last three years reaching an all-time high in 2021.

Increase in online child sex crimes

3 September 2020 / News

We are calling on the government to make Online Harms legislation a priority this autumn.

Instagram most used platform in child grooming crimes during lockdown

13 November 2020 / News

New data shows there were more than 1,200 online grooming crimes recorded against children in the three months from April to June, with the true scale of the problem likely to be much higher.

Campaigners join architects of Online Safety Act in Parliament to celebrate ground-breaking new laws for children

31 October 2023 / News

Abuse survivors and young people join NSPCC Chief Executive and head of Ofcom to mark momentous achievement

Poll shows widescale public support for stronger laws to protect children from online abuse

12 March 2021 / News

Our new poll shows overwhelming public support for more online safety and protection for children.

More than three quarters of the public would support a new law to end child poverty

11 July 2024 / News

A post-election poll by the Children’s Charities Coalition shows 78% of people would support the Government introducing a new parliamentary Bill to eradicate child poverty.

The Online Safety Bill has been passed in "a momentous day for children"

19 September 2023 / News

After years of campaigning, the Online Safety Bill will soon be made a law, and will help protect children from online abuse

Online grooming crimes against children increase by 89% in six years

1 November 2024 / News

As online grooming crimes rise to record levels, we're calling for toughened rules from Ofcom and stricter laws from the UK government.

There will be more than 3,500 online child abuse crimes every month the Online Safety Bill is delayed

5 August 2022 / News

A record number of child abuse offences took place online last year and it’s essential the next Prime Minister makes it a national priority to pass the Online Safety Bill.

Child sexual abuse crimes reach record levels

15 April 2022 / News

New analysis shows online child sexual abuse crimes have increased since the government promised to bring in new laws to protect children on social media.

Majority of public want tougher Online Safety Bill that holds tech bosses responsible for child safety

5 January 2023 / News

As the Online Safety Bill returns to parliament this month, polling shows overwhelming public support for tougher measures to enforce children’s safety online.

New figures reveal four in five victims of online grooming crimes are girls

6 October 2021 / News

Our latest research has found girls aged 12-15 are most likely to be victims of online grooming, and more needs to be done to protect children online.

The Online Safety Bill has been passed!

We've done it! Thank you for all your support, you've helped create a safer online world for children

Estimated 90 cybercrimes recorded a day against children

14 January 2020 / News

We estimate more than 25,300 child abuse image and sexual grooming offences have been recorded by the police since the Online Harms White Paper was published just over 9 months ago.

Child sexual abuse survivors urge tech companies to act now to make their products safe for children

18 September 2023 / News

Calls for tech companies to play their part comes amidst global efforts for online safety regulations to protect children from abuse.

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