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<p>Government favours a multi-stakeholder approach to the internet, rooted in self-regulation; it is not for Government to tell media organisations whether they can publish certain content, beyond that what is illegal.</p><p>However, where websites include content which may encourage suicide, Government expects those websites to act responsibly, for example by having robust processes in place for addressing content which contravenes acceptable use policies and by listening, and responding, to the concerns of their users.</p><p>In addition, the Prime Minister announced, following his summit of 18 November, that the four largest internet service providers will shortly be delivering network-level family-friendly filters. Categories giving parents the opportunity to filter suicide or self-harm content will be offered by the majority of the ISPs.</p> |