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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Patrick Daly

Social media bosses could face jail if they breach child safety laws

PA Wire

Rishi Sunak is facing a major backbench rebellion as Conservative MPs push for social media bosses to be made criminally liable for protecting children from harm online.

A host of former cabinet ministers are among those who have put their name to an amendment to the Online Safety Bill demanding tougher action.

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