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Urgent Action Needed to Combat Online Exploitation Risks

3/8/2026

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The editorial argues that government action is urgently needed to address platform harm and design-related risks on adult services websites.
Andrew Wallis, CEO of Unseen, reports 799 potential victims of sexual exploitation in 2025.
Child sexual exploitation cases rose from 53 to 110 in 2024.
Wallis says enforcement of the Online Safety Act is lacking, which should shift the focus toward reducing harm.

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Story summary

The editorial argues that government action is urgently needed to address platform harm and design-related risks on adult services websites.
Andrew Wallis, CEO of Unseen, reports 799 potential victims of sexual exploitation in 2025.
Child sexual exploitation cases rose from 53 to 110 in 2024.
Wallis says enforcement of the Online Safety Act is lacking, which should shift the focus toward reducing harm.