Tag: Online Harms
Women and Equalities Committee’s inquiry, Misogyny: the manosphere and online content Evidence Submission
In a written submission to the inquiry on misogyny, the manosphere and online content, the Victims’ Commissioner warns that online misogyny is fuelling real-world harm against women and girls. She highlights the urgent need for stronger regulation of tech platforms, support for the proposed VAWG Code of Practice and greater accountability to prevent the normalisation of violent, harmful ideologies online.
Protecting people from illegal harms online (Ofcom)
The Victims' Commissioner's response to the Ofcom consultation, Protecting people from illegal harms online (February 2024).
Impact of online abuse and harassment revealed in new research from the Victims’ Commissioner
New research from the Victims’ Commissioner, Dame Vera Baird QC, brings into sharp focus the impact online abuse has on its victims.
Victims’ Commissioner launches new survey of victims of online harms
Victims' Commissioner launches survey aimed at capturing the lived experience of victims of online harmful and abusive behaviours in England and Wales.