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"Rocket boosters" for extremists - how social media fuelled recent far-right disorder in the UK, and some suggestions for how to prevent this in the future

David Babbs

Sep 45 min read

"Rocket boosters" for extremists - how social media fuelled recent far-right disorder in the UK, and some suggestions for how to prevent this in the future

Some initial analysis of how social media fuelled the UK riots, and suggestions for actions the UK government and Ofcom should take

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Our submission to Ofcom's illegal harms consultation

David Babbs

Mar 11 min read

Our submission to Ofcom's illegal harms consultation

Clean Up The Internet has made a submission to Ofcom’s “Protecting people from illegal harms online” consultation. Our consultation...

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After an eventful summer, what next for the Online Safety Bill?

Stephen Kinsella

Sep 15, 20223 min read

After an eventful summer, what next for the Online Safety Bill?

We believe our proposals are an example of how regulation at the level of systems and design can reduce harm whilst protecting free speech

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Online Safety Bill second reading - our briefing to MPs

David Babbs

Apr 19, 20221 min read

Online Safety Bill second reading - our briefing to MPs

This afternoon is a significant milestone in the passage of the Online Safety Bill, with 2nd Reading in the House of Commons. Here is a brie

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Social Media Platforms (Identity Verification) Bill

David Babbs

Nov 24, 20212 min read

Social Media Platforms (Identity Verification) Bill

Today, Siobhan Baillie MP tabled a Ten Minute Rule Bill (TMRB), calling for social media platforms to be required to change their...

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Stephen Kinsella

Nov 18, 20212 min read

Petitions Committee evidence session

This week, Clean Up The Internet was invited to give evidence to the House Of Commons Petitions Committee, as part of their inquiry into...

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Growing parliamentary support for solutions to the misuse of anonymity on social media

David Babbs

Nov 9, 20213 min read

Growing parliamentary support for solutions to the misuse of anonymity on social media

Clean Up The Internet took part in a very encouraging meeting in parliament last week, to discuss proportionate solutions to problems...

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Reflections on the draft Online Safety Bill

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...

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Tackling "Anonymous Mindless Idiots" - How could user verification on social media work in practice?

David Babbs

Feb 2, 20212 min read

Tackling "Anonymous Mindless Idiots" - How could user verification on social media work in practice?

The government’s planned Online Safety Bill needs to include powers for the new regulator, Ofcom, to require Social Media Platforms to act t

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Some reflections on Freedom of Expression, regulation of social media platforms, and anonymity

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

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A compilation of some initial reactions to the government’s latest Online Harms plans

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!

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First thoughts on yesterday’s announcement re: Online Harms

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...

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Parliamentary discussion of online harms, misinformation and abuse – a summer recess 2020 round-up

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...

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A round-up of developments relevant to the UK Online Harms agenda

David Babbs

Feb 7, 20208 min read

A round-up of developments relevant to the UK Online Harms agenda

A lot's been happening re Online Harms in the UK recently. Here's a summary of the main developments we've spotted.

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A breakdown of election manifesto promises on laws to stop online harms

David Babbs

Nov 28, 20193 min read

A breakdown of election manifesto promises on laws to stop online harms

The UK’s main political parties have now published their 2019 General Election manifestos. All of them have included some form of...

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"Online Harms" in today's Queen's Speech - some first thoughts

David Babbs

Oct 14, 20194 min read

"Online Harms" in today's Queen's Speech - some first thoughts

In principle, pre-legislative scrutiny is a process which can lead to stronger legislation.

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Our response to the "Online Harms" white paper

skinsella1

Jul 2, 20191 min read

Our response to the "Online Harms" white paper

In April 2019, the UK government published an "Online Harms" White Paper, and launched a consultation seeking feedback on its proposals....

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