Voluntary Principles established to combat online child sexual exploitation

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The Home Office has confirmed that the Five Country Ministers have published voluntary principles to deliver a framework to combat online child sexual exploitation and abuse in an attempt to drive global collective action. The Five Country governments, consisting of the United States, Canada, the UK, Australia and New Zealand, have partnered with WePROTECT Global Alliance to promote the principles globally. The Home Office has confirmed that the principles are designed to be flexible for all companies and to provide a stern message to companies in relation to addressing the online child sexual abuse that is facilitated by their platforms. Additionally, the Home Office has stated that the Five Country governments will ensure the principles remain fit for purpose for emerging trends and threats by working closely with WePROTECT.