UK Pushing for Social Media Powers in ‘Times of Crisis’
Critics warn the government is using disorder to expand online censorship, saying they 'only want to prevent people from talking about the problem.'
TL;DR
- New UK government powers will allow control over online content during "times of crisis."
- This initiative follows unrest in Belfast, which was allegedly triggered by viral footage of an attack.
- Ministers will present an update to the Online Safety Act to Parliament next week.
- Platforms will be required to take faster action against illegal content during crises.
- Technology Secretary Liz Kendall emphasized that inciting violence online is illegal.