Experts Call for Device-Level Blocking of Child Sexual Abuse Material in Britain
What happened
Prominent politicians and experts called on the Government to ensure child sexual abuse material is blocked on all smart devices sold in Britain. A white paper, authored by the International Justice Mission and law enforcement experts, will argue for device-level protections similar to those already committed to for blocking nudity. Jess Phillips and Nash hosted a parliamentary briefing on November 1, 2026, alongside survivors of online child sexual abuse.
From lbc.co.uk
Why it matters
The trade in child abuse material is described as a global criminal industry, with Britain being one of its largest markets. Research indicates that 73% of the child sexual abuse material analyzed in 2025 was not self-generated. The UK’s child abuse image database has grown significantly, holding 40 million images today compared to fewer than 10,000 in the late 1990s.
From lbc.co.uk
Who's involved
- NashCo-hosted the parliamentary briefing with Jess Phillips.
- Jess PhillipsCo-hosted the parliamentary briefing with Lord Nash.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for SafeguardingSpeculative
Could face increased implementation costs due to new technology standards.
- Home OfficeSpeculative
Could face higher enforcement costs if new technology standards are mandated.