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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Eleanor Noyce

Social media giants failing to tackling online misogyny could face huge fines under new law

Angela Christofilou

Social media giants could face huge fines for failing to tackle online misogyny, under a new law.

The Online Safety Bill, which is still being finalised, would enable Ofcom to fine companies but Tory peers including Baronesses Morgan, Bertin and Newlove are currently drafting a tougher amendment.

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