Tech bosses could face jail time for failing to protect children online, after the government conceded to a backbench rebellion in parliament.
Nearly 50 Conservative Party MPs wanted to amend the Online Safety Bill to introduce two-year sentences for managers who fail to stop children seeing harmful material.
The government had been facing defeat, with Labour Party members also supporting the move.
Under a deal with the rebels to stave off defeat, ministers have now promised to introduce similar proposals.
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