The Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) operates the UK internet Hotline for reporting criminal online content, specifically:
- Child sexual abuse images hosted worldwide
- Criminally obscene adult content hosted in the UK
- Incitement to racial hatred content hosted in the UK
The IWF is an independent, self-regulatory organisation. It was established in 1996 by the UK internet industry to provide a national ‘Hotline’ for the public and IT professionals to report potentially illegal online content and to be the 'notice and take-down' body for this content.
Don’t ignore it, report it!
If you stumble across such images accidentally you should report them to the IWF.
Why should I report these images?
Reports from the public help the IWF to remove the images from the internet and to support the investigative processes which could bring those responsible to justice.
Child sexual abuse images record the real abuse of a child and your reports to the IWF might help the authorities to trace and rescue a young victim from further exploitation.
How do I report?
Go to the IWF website http://www.iwf.org.uk/ and complete the step-by-step form. The form is easy to navigate and reports can be submitted anonymously.
