> But we do see that the adoption of ubiquitous encryption across more and more platforms will have serious and real implications for safety, particularly around the proliferation of child abuse.

Children again, hm? At least be creative for once. Encryption protects kids from potential abusers. Abuse overwhelmingly happens in the direct vicinity. Funding schools that take a closer look would even provide many other benefits for kids.

What does proliferation of child abuse even mean? This is a ministry that is intentional dishonest or stupid.

Every time any ministry mentions arguments like this, I have the urge to further encrypt stuff. I hope many share that sentiment and react accordingly.

Sigh. How often do we have to go through these wars? My only response to governments that insist citizen's communications be transparent and open is "you first".

Didn't think so.