Stephen KinsellaMar 224 minFirst thoughts on the revised Online Safety BillThe publication of a revised Online Safety Bill, last Thursday, was an important milestone. It’s taken quite a while to get here - almost...
Stephen KinsellaJul 12, 20213 minReflections on the draft Online Safety BillThere’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 KinsellaJan 26, 20215 minSome reflections on Freedom of Expression, regulation of social media platforms, and anonymityBeing banned, or having your content removed, is only one form of exclusion from social media currently threatening Freedom of Expression
David BabbsDec 19, 20201 minA compilation of some initial reactions to the government’s latest Online Harms plansHere’s a compilation of some of the analysis which we’ve found most useful so far. Other recommendations would be gratefully received!
Stephen KinsellaDec 16, 20204 minFirst thoughts on yesterday’s announcement re: Online HarmsWe welcome the government’s full response to the Online Harms Consultation, which was finally published yesterday afternoon. Whilst we...
David BabbsNov 23, 20206 minNew report from HOPE not hate re Online HarmsEarlier this month, anti-extremism group HOPE not hate published a new report, titled "A BETTER WEB: regulating to reduce far-right hate...
David BabbsOct 26, 20205 minNew “snapshot of public opinion” on Online Harms published by Demos - some quick reflectionsLast week, Demos published some valuable new research which presents “a snapshot of public opinion” towards Online Harms.
David BabbsSep 17, 20204 minImportant new research published by Glitch - some quick reflectionsLast week Glitch and the End Violence Against Women Coalition published a powerful new report, which should be essential reading for anyone
David BabbsJul 31, 20207 minParliamentary discussion of online harms, misinformation and abuse – a summer recess 2020 round-upThe 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 BabbsMay 18, 20206 minParliamentary discussion of Online Harms, anonymity and disinformation continues during lockdownThe pandemic has reinforced the importance and urgency of tackling Online Harms.
David BabbsMar 1, 20203 minOther groups doing inspiring work on Online Harms, Abuse and DisinformationHere's a non-exhaustive, un-ordered list of other organisations and individuals whose work in this area we are aware of, respect, and...