Offensive websites: how do I complain about them?
I've been surfing around with my children for while now, and I'm worried about the number of unpleasant websites we keep bumping into, especially x-rated sites related to children. Is there a way of effectively complaining about them? iVillager Quiet_Mind
If you discover something untoward on the Internet, knowing where to turn can be a problem. Just whom do you complain to? Equally, how can you publicise the situation to warn other parents?
Thankfully, there are several complaint facilities available. Your first port of call should be the Internet Watch Foundation which is run with the co-operation of the police, the government, various Internet Service Providers and a range of safety and educational organisations.
The site has a ‘hotline’ section that enables you to report on the problems you’ve discovered. These reports are then investigated by the Internet Watch Foundation and resolved in a number of ways. Sometimes the Internet Service Provider blocks the offending material. On other occasions, the police are brought in to take further action.
If you discover child pornography online, you should report it directly to the police. To find out how to do this, go to the Met’s online site (details at the end). A special procedures page discusses the situation regarding child pornography and tells you to phone 0808 100 0040, if you want to report a problem.
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