New research reveals over 100 child sex abuse image crimes recorded daily. 38,685 incidents were logged last year.
A BBC guy, Huw Edwards, got sent really bad stuff. He avoided jail time. The article mentions a campaign that wants prison for anyone with those images. It’s about keeping kids safe, which is vital.
The NSPCC did some research you know. Many offenses happened on Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp. Charities want the government to act. They want tougher rules for online abuse.
The charities wrote to some government officials. They think current plans won’t protect kids. They fear a loophole in Ofcom’s plans and sites might only remove content sometimes. This worries them, honestly.
One person from the NSPCC is really upset. They feel tech companies don’t care. A lawyer said online crimes need more policing. Parents, tech companies, and the police should focus on the internet. The government says it wants a safer internet. They plan to use a new law.