A law that is planned to protect vulnerable social media users from harmful and illegal content has passed its last Parliamentary hurdle, a step welcomed by the region's elected policing boss.
The legislation was passed in the House of Lords on Tuesday and is set to come into force later this year.
“It’s brilliant news for communities across West Mercia to see the bill becoming law, helping to keep the public safe online by cracking down on harmful and illegal content. The Government says the bill is taking a zero-tolerance approach to protecting children and makes sure social media platforms are held responsible for the content they host.
Sir Peter Wanless, NSPCC chief executive, said:"It is a momentous day for children and will finally result in the ground-breaking protections they should expect online."
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