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MP Demands Stronger Online Safety Measures for Youth

2/27/2026

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Jarvis Advocates Online Safety

Liz Jarvis, Liberal Democrat MP, urges the government to strengthen online safety for young people and to hold tech companies accountable.
Her remarks align with a new government consultation on children's use of mobile devices and social media.
She argues that safeguarding should lie with platforms rather than with children themselves.
She calls for restrictions on harmful content and addictive algorithms, linking them to anxiety, depression, and self-harm.

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Experts Promote Youth Engagement

Experts emphasize including young people in conversations about their mental health and online experiences.
The online world can provide connection and support, but it also harbors risks like misogyny and harassment.
Experts advocate a comprehensive approach to social media regulation, including stronger platform accountability and design improvements.
A 96-year-old professor reflects on persistent misogyny online and urges parents to educate their children about online dangers and to foster self-worth.

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Historical Context

The Online Safety Act, passed in 2023, established a duty of care for online platforms to protect minors from harmful content, reflecting growing concerns about digital safety. This legislation followed earlier discussions on child protection, with organizations like the NSPCC advocating for stronger measures. Today, debates continue over the balance between user safety and freedom of expression, highlighting the act's significant implications for online regulation.

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Jarvis Advocates Online Safety

Liz Jarvis, Liberal Democrat MP, urges the government to strengthen online safety for young people and to hold tech companies accountable.
Her remarks align with a new government consultation on children's use of mobile devices and social media.
She argues that safeguarding should lie with platforms rather than with children themselves.
She calls for restrictions on harmful content and addictive algorithms, linking them to anxiety, depression, and self-harm.

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