The motion highlighted that the Act must protect children online while respecting social media users' safetyLib Dem conference passed an emergency motion this morning calling for an urgent review of the Online Safety Act within six months. The Online Safety Act was passed under the Conservative government in 2023 but is now being implemented by Labour. Voaden said the Online Safety Act was a step in “the right direction” to protect children. Lib Dem member James Currie accused the Online Safety Act of empowering tech companies. Following the motion on digital rights, conference discussed a motion titled ‘Building a fairer asylum system’.