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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Andy Gregory

Prioritise children’s online safety at election to tackle ‘hidden pandemic’ of sexual abuse, experts urge

Yui Mok/PA

Experts warning of a “hidden pandemic” of online sexual abuse have urged politicians to prioritise children’s internet safety in their general election campaigns – and to treat the issue as a public health emergency comparable to Covid.

A new report has this week uncovered grim new insights into the prevalence of online sexual abuse both globally and in the UK.

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