Ms Caroline Counihan:

Yes, but if the company is put on notice and fails to act with due expedition for no good reason, then criminal responsibility should not be ruled out. It may not be the case that every single event is dealt with; it may be easier and more effective for more people to deal with it by way of a take-down procedure backed up by civil sanctions. Ultimately, I do not see why these companies should not be criminalised if they do not take down material that they have been put on notice as being harmful.