Number of children groomed to send sex abuse images of themselves DOUBLES
Number of children groomed to send sex abuse images of themselves DOUBLED during first half of this year, charity says MPs have warned of 'disgusting' rise in so-called 'self-generated' abuse material Internet Watch Foundation reports 117% increase in abusive images and videos Home Office urged to make it easier for children to have online images removed
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Children are increasingly being groomed or coerced by adults into sexually abusing themselves on camera.
MPs have warned of a 'disturbing' rise in so-called 'self-generated' child sexual abuse material, especially during the pandemic.
In the first six months of 2021, the Internet Watch Foundation recorded a 117 per cent increase in abusive images and videos created using webcams or smartphones.
The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Social Media said social media firms must not encrypt messages unless they can keep platforms free of illegal content.
And it says the Home Office must review legislation to ensure it is easier for children to have their online images removed.
