Social media firms will have a duty to take down adverts for Channel crossings to the UK or risk fines of up to 10% of turnover
, Michelle Donelan confirmed the Government would use the Online Safety Bill due to pass the Commons on Tuesday night to ensure social media companies proactively tackle the advertising of people trafficking.
Under the proposals to be brought forward when the laws reach the House of Lords in the coming weeks, social media companies would have to take down the adverts or risk fines of up to 10 per cent of turnover, as imposed by Ofcom.is one of this Government’s top priorities. “The use of highly dangerous methods to enter this country, including unseaworthy or small and overcrowded boats and refrigerated lorries presents a huge challenge for us all.
“The situation needs to be resolved, and we will not hesitate to take action, wherever that can have the most effect – including through this Bill, as organised crime groups are increasingly using social media to facilitate migrant crossings.”
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