MPs call for greater internet regulation

The latest report by the House of Common’s culture, media and sport select committee says self-regulation is better placed than a statutory body to as it can respond more quickly to technology advances in the sector.

Such a move would also secure internet industry “buy in” and would help create a minimum set of standards for content.

Any new body would also publish performance statistics as well as handle complaints about issues such as unsuitable content being made too readily available to children.

While the report acknowledged there was currently no firm evidence proving a link between children’s behaviour and online and video game content it said action was still needed, “based on the probability of risk.”