Child online grooming at record highs, says NSPCC
Child online grooming is at record highs, according to a leading children’s welfare charity. The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) have reported that UK police have recorded 34,000 crimes since 2017 and have called for the Online Safety Bill to be passed amid its extensive delay. The landmark piece of legislation - which seeks to limit the tech industry's power - has been hindered by amendments and debates about the scope of government in restricting internet freedom and their duty to protect children and other vulnerable people from exploitative content. Tech ...