Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the mechanisms currently available to (a) prevent or (b) restrict individuals subject to (i) licence conditions, (ii) Sexual Harm Prevention Orders or (iii) other safeguarding measures from using dating platforms where this is necessary to protect public safety.

The police have robust measures to protect the public from sexual harm. Sexual Harm Prevention Orders and Sexual Risk Orders can place restrictions or requirements on individuals, including restrictions on the use of dating sites and social media.

Where an offender is released from prison on licence, conditions can be imposed where necessary and proportionate to manage identified risks and protect the public. This can include conditions relating to online activity, including restricting access to particular platforms and requiring the disclosure of online identities.