Facebook must 'turn words into action' and
install panic button, says child safety chief
The social network - the most popular in the world - has been criticised for defying calls to add a specialist link to every page.
Jim Gamble, Britain's most senior official responsible for protecting youngsters online, met with senior figures on Monday in Washington DC.
Speaking after a four-hour meeting, Mr Gamble said Facebook is "one small step from doing the right thing" but it's representatives had not agreed to his demands outright.
Mr Gamble said he was "disappointed" the website could not produce any cases where they had intervened to protect a child and told police.
He said: "What I am pleased about is there is a commitment from them to improve what they provide to UK policing.
"Given that and the positive nature of it and their commitment to working much more closely with us, I still remain of the same view that the button is key.
"I felt that at the end of what were lengthy and at times tense negotiation we are able to move towards a position. They are one small step away from doing the right thing.
"I am more optimistic than when I came. They are not saying no, that is very clear. But they were equally direct and they came with their own agenda.
"There is no doubt they are looking to improve their position around child safety and we recognise that. What I am looking for is turning words into action."
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