Stephen Kinsella
First thoughts on the revised Online Safety Bill
The publication of a revised Online Safety Bill, last Thursday, was an important milestone. It’s taken quite a while to get here - almost...
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Stephen Kinsella
Jul 12, 20213 min read
Reflections on the draft Online Safety Bill
There’s much to welcome in the UK government's publication of a draft Online Safety Bill. It’s been a long time now since the publication...
Stephen Kinsella
Jan 26, 20215 min read
Some reflections on Freedom of Expression, regulation of social media platforms, and anonymity
Being banned, or having your content removed, is only one form of exclusion from social media currently threatening Freedom of Expression
David Babbs
Dec 19, 20201 min read
A compilation of some initial reactions to the government’s latest Online Harms plans
Here’s a compilation of some of the analysis which we’ve found most useful so far. Other recommendations would be gratefully received!
Stephen Kinsella
Dec 16, 20204 min read
First thoughts on yesterday’s announcement re: Online Harms
We welcome the government’s full response to the Online Harms Consultation, which was finally published yesterday afternoon. Whilst we...
David Babbs
Nov 23, 20206 min read
New report from HOPE not hate re Online Harms
Earlier this month, anti-extremism group HOPE not hate published a new report, titled "A BETTER WEB: regulating to reduce far-right hate...
David Babbs
Oct 26, 20205 min read
New “snapshot of public opinion” on Online Harms published by Demos - some quick reflections
Last week, Demos published some valuable new research which presents “a snapshot of public opinion” towards Online Harms.
David Babbs
Sep 17, 20204 min read
Important new research published by Glitch - some quick reflections
Last week Glitch and the End Violence Against Women Coalition published a powerful new report, which should be essential reading for anyone
David Babbs
Jul 31, 20207 min read
Parliamentary discussion of online harms, misinformation and abuse – a summer recess 2020 round-up
The UK parliament has now broken for summer recess, so it’s a good time for another round-up of latest developments in parliament. From...
David Babbs
May 18, 20206 min read
Parliamentary discussion of Online Harms, anonymity and disinformation continues during lockdown
The pandemic has reinforced the importance and urgency of tackling Online Harms.
David Babbs
Mar 1, 20203 min read
Other groups doing inspiring work on Online Harms, Abuse and Disinformation
Here's a non-exhaustive, un-ordered list of other organisations and individuals whose work in this area we are aware of, respect, and...
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