Internet Watch Foundation

Mr. Dismore: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will take action to close the website of the November 9th Society; and if he will make a statement.

 

Fiona Mactaggart: The Government condemn those who use the internet to distribute racist material of this kind. The law on incitement to racial hatred applies to material on the internet which comes within our jurisdiction. It is for the police to investigate complaints and decide whether there is evidence that website operators have committed offences

The Internet Watch Foundation serves as a central point of contact for those who wish to report examples of inflammatory material on the internet.

The Government are currently working on an e-crime strategy which will include consideration of racist material on the internet.
 
Source: Hansard 13.09.04