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Consultation on personal liability on senior executives of online platforms and marketplaces regarding illegal content on weapons

13 November 2024

Proposing MP
Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Home Office

At a Glance

Issue Summary

The statement addresses the government's commitment to establish personal liability measures for senior executives of online platforms and marketplaces that fail to remove illegal content relating to knives and offensive weapons.

Action Requested

The Government is launching a consultation for a 4-week period to gather public views on how this commitment will be implemented in new legislation.

Key Facts

  • The Government aims to halve knife crime within a decade.
  • The consultation will run for a 4-week period.
  • A copy of the consultation and related options assessment will be placed in the Libraries of both Houses and published on Gov.UK.
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