Child web safety drive launched

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The new UK Council for Child Internet Safety will police the web for children, take down illegal sites encouraging harmful behaviour and spearhead an awareness campaign.

The council will report directly to the Prime Minister and be tasked with tackling issues like online bullying and violent video games.

Children's Secretary Ed Balls and Home Secretary Jacqui Smith have announced that the council will comprise over 100 industry, charity and government experts.

It has been set up in response to a report by Dr Tanya Byron into how children and families can get the most from new technologies while protecting children from inappropriate or harmful material.

Children's Minister Ed Balls said: "Today's launch is a significant achievement and I thank all members of the Council for their support and commitment. We want to help children and young people to make the most of what all digital and interactive technologies can offer.

"By putting in place the right support for children, young people and parents we can reduce much of the anxiety that exists around the internet. UKCISS will enable everyone from parents to industry, Government, education, and children's welfare organisations to play their part in keeping children safe online."

Home Secretary Jacqui Smith said: "We are determined to do all we can to ensure that the internet environment is safe for children to use.

"Earlier this year, the Home Office published the first ever social networking guidance developed with industry, charities and law enforcement.

"The new UK Council builds on this by bringing together over one hundred organisations all committed to keeping children safe online. By working in partnership we can intensify our efforts to protect young people."