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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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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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First thoughts on the revised Online Safety Bill

Stephen Kinsella

Mar 22, 20224 min read

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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Further reflections on the Joint Committee report on the Draft Online Safety Bill

Stephen Kinsella

Jan 7, 20229 min read

Further reflections on the Joint Committee report on the Draft Online Safety Bill

Having now had more time to study the report, here are some further reflections on what we consider to be its most significant proposals.

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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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