Social media companies must be more proactive in removing child abuse images online, inquiry warns

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Get the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox so you never miss a thing An inquiry has warned that social media companies must not encrypt messages unless they can guarantee they can keep platforms safe and free of illegal content.

The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Social Media is calling for companies to step up and do more to protect children from online grooming and sexual abuse.

It launched its inquiry into the “disturbing” rise of so-called “self-generated” child sexual abuse material last November. Read more: Police chairman wants social media firms to be 'legally responsible' for tackling fraud The cross-party MPs say the Home Office must review legislation to ensure it is as easy as possible for children to have