New law to force tech firms to stop children taking or sharing nude images
The government said it will legislate "as soon as they can" but may "reassess" its plans if firms make the desired changes sooner.
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"despite 'significant commitments' from both companies, current proposals 'do not meet the scale of this crisis.'"
— Lisa Nandy , Politician
"'children cannot face more delays, so Government must act swiftly and ensure these measures are enshrined in law at the earliest opportunity.'"
— Chris Sherwood , Activist
"'Ministers will need to demonstrate they are committed to delivering robust legislation without further delay.'"
— Andy Burrows , Executive
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Chief executive of the Molly Rose Foundation.
Chief executive of NSPCC, a charity focused on child protection.
UK culture secretary who urged the IPC to reconsider allowing Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete under their flags.
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The government said it will legislate "as soon as they can" but may "reassess" its plans if firms make the desired changes sooner.
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