UK government criticised for failing to protect children from online harm
by Toby Helm Political editor from on (#65S0Z)
Organisations representing young people express concern amid fears that manifesto pledges on internet safety are under threat
The government is facing mounting criticism from children's organisations over its failure to protect young people from harmful material online, amid fears that key legislation promised in the Tory party's 2019 election manifesto to strengthen internet safety could be under threat.
The Observer understands from sources close to the discussions that hugely controversial and sensitive changes to the online safety bill were to have been announced to parliament this week by the culture secretary, Michelle Donelan, after ministers across government had been consulted in recent days.
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