Censorship of women’s health and wellbeing content online
Backbench debate (separate chamber, no votes)
This Westminster Hall debate examines how online platforms are censoring or restricting women's health and wellbeing content, including information on menstruation, menopause, contraception, and reproductive health. The debate will explore whether current content moderation policies inadvertently suppress legitimate health information and what steps the government should take to ensure women can access accurate health guidance online.
Women's access to health information is a fundamental public health issue. Overly broad content moderation by social media platforms risks leaving women unable to find reliable guidance on conditions that affect millions, potentially driving them toward misinformation or delaying medical help. The debate highlights the tension between platform safety policies and the free flow of health education.
Related business
Past similar business
- Westminster Hall debate29 Apr 2026
Impact of the Community Infrastructure Levy on private homeowners
- Westminster Hall debate29 Apr 2026
Water quality in Kent
- Westminster Hall debate29 Apr 2026
Government support for agriculture
- Westminster Hall debate29 Apr 2026
Government support for children developing essential skills
- Westminster Hall debate29 Apr 2026
Government support for human rights in Burma
- Westminster Hall debate28 Apr 2026
Potential merits of a national accident prevention strategy
Upcoming on related topics
- Oral questions9 Jun 2026— Health and Social Care
Health and Social Care (including Topical Questions)
Health & NHS - Legislation1 Jun 2026
Second Reading of the Health Bill
Health & NHS - Private Members' Bills29 May 2026
Educational Institutions (Mental Health Policy) Bill: Second Reading
Health & NHS - Private Members' Bills29 May 2026
Social Media (Access to Accounts) Bill: Second Reading
Technology & Digital - Private Members' Bills29 May 2026
Methanol Poisoning (Travel Advice) Bill: Second Reading
Health & NHS - Private Members' Bills29 May 2026
Breast Cancer Screening (Review) Bill: Second Reading
Health & NHS
Past on related topics
- Oral evidence13 May 2026
Education Committee: Reading for Pleasure
Health & NHSTechnology & Digital - Oral evidence28 Apr 2026
Education Committee: Screen Time and Social Media
Health & NHSTechnology & Digital - Oral evidence21 Apr 2026
Education Committee: Screen Time and Social Media
Health & NHSTechnology & Digital - Oral evidence20 May 2026
Scottish Affairs Committee: Connectivity in Scotland: Fixed links
Technology & Digital - Oral questions20 May 2026— Science, Innovation and Technology
Science, Innovation and Technology (including Topical Questions)
Technology & Digital - Oral evidence20 May 2026
Business and Trade Sub-Committee on Economic Security, Arms and Export Controls: Critical minerals
Technology & Digital