Scottish Charities Urge Action on Online Child Safety in First 100 Days

Leading Scottish children’s charities have united to demand that the newly elected Scottish Government take decisive action against online harms within its first 100 days in office. The coalition emphasises that protecting children from digital dangers—including grooming, exploitation, and harmful content—must be treated as an urgent priority requiring immediate legislative and regulatory intervention. The call to action reflects mounting concerns about the scale of online risks facing children and young people, with charities arguing that the devolved administration has significant powers to strengthen safeguards. While online safety is partially reserved to Westminster, the Scottish Government can influence protection through education policy, health interventions, and local safeguarding partnerships. This intervention places additional pressure on ministers to address what campaigners describe as a growing crisis in child protection, as digital platforms continue to evolve faster than regulatory frameworks. The emphasis on the first 100 days signals an expectation that online safety will feature prominently in the new administration’s legislative programme and policy priorities.