Online Abuse and Hate towards Women 2021-07-07
2021-07-07
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Q1
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The increasing rise of involuntary celibate groups, known as incel groups, which harbour hate towards women and have led to deadly terrorist attacks in the UK and abroad.
What steps is she taking with Cabinet colleagues to prevent online abuse and hate towards women by (a) involuntary celibates and (b) others who use hate speech?
Online abuse and hate towards women is completely unacceptable. Under our groundbreaking online safety legislation, companies will need to take swift and effective action on illegal content as well as legal but harmful content, including abuse and hate speech.
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The answer does not address the specific ask about steps being taken with Cabinet colleagues or measures for involuntary celibate groups.
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Q2
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The increasing rise of involuntary celibate groups, known as incel groups, which harbour hate towards women and have led to deadly terrorist attacks in the UK and abroad.
Will the Minister commit to having discussions with the Home Secretary to identify, and proscribe where necessary, any forms of this deadly misogynist hate group? Moreover, can she tell us what steps the online harms Bill will take to end this online abuse against women, when it will be introduced and when its measures will take effect?
I pay tribute to the hon. Lady for her work in calling out online abuse. The online harms Bill will make clearer the links between what online companies say they do and what they actually do, supporting women to report abuse with appropriate action from platforms. We have also sponsored a Law Commission review on harmful online communications.
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The answer does not commit to specific discussions with the Home Secretary or provide concrete timelines for the Online Harms Bill measures.
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