Parents, child protection and internet experts, and managers of UK internet service providers (ISPs) are being invited to exchange opinions on the best way to protect children from online pornography.
The inquiry will include two evidence sessions at the House of Commons on 8 September and 18 October.
It is hoped the process will assess the extent to which children access inappropriate content online and the harm it may cause, as well as review measures ISPs can take to protect them.
A report will be given to communications minister Ed Vaizey in November. He said: "The internet is a powerful tool for education and entertainment but there is material online that is not suitable for children. I look forward to receiving the inquiry’s report and seeing their conclusions."
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