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Written question asked by Elfyn Llwyd (Plaid Cymru) on Wednesday, 5 September 2012, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 12 September 2012. It was answered by Jeremy Browne (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 12 September 2012 on behalf of the Home Office.


Internet: Harassment

Question

(2) whether she plans to encourage providers of social media to introduce a code of conduct on the misuse of that medium if it is used to stalk or harass victims.

[120363]

Mr Llwyd:

Answer

The Government takes all forms of harassment very seriously. We are working with internet service providers and social media to identify effective practice and improve the response to online harassment and stalking.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
120363; 550 c266W
Session
2012-13
Subjects
Codes of practice Harassment Internet Stalking
Link
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