AN NSPCC survey shows public backing for senior tech managers to be held legally responsible for safety and liable if products cause serious harm to children.
MPs, bereaved parents, and 7,318 campaigners in the North back calls to strengthen Online Safety Bill’s response to protecting children on social media.
NSPCC estimates over 21,000 online child sexual offences recorded by police since legislation was delayed last summer.
The polling of UK adults, shows 83% of 454 who live in the north of England want senior tech managers to be appointed and held legally responsible for stopping children being harmed by social media.
The survey by YouGov found that 71% want senior managers prosecuted for failures that result in serious harm to children.
The NSPCC, who commissioned the research, said the findings show overwhelming public support for tougher enforcement measures in the Government’s Online Safety Bill.
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