(7 years, 10 months ago)
Commons ChamberWe are taking robust action to tackle online radicalisation and to counter the poisonous ideology promoted by extremists. In 2010, the Home Office and police set up the Counter-Terrorism Internet Referral Unit to tackle and disrupt terrorism-related material. The Government are also supporting community-based initiatives that challenge extremists’ core communications and provide credible counter-narratives.
Will the Minister tell the House how much online material has been removed as part of this initiative?
Since February 2010, internet companies have removed 220,000 pieces of terrorism-related material following referrals from the CTRU.