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UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 1805

Online Safety Bill [HL]

[As Introduced]
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This bill aims to make the internet safer by making social media companies and websites responsible for removing illegal and harmful content. It requires platforms to have systems in place to spot dangers like bullying, scams, and abuse, and gives users better protection and ways to report problems.

Presented by Baroness Howe of Idlicote.
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The people's count15 votes
100% Aye · 150% No · 0
MPs' vote530 MPs
59% Ayes · 31441% Noes · 216
The democratic gap

41% , a wide gap

Bill passage

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  • 1st reading6 Jun 2016
  • 2nd reading