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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

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!

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...

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...

Listen: Clean up the Internet on "The Bunker" podcast

Clean up the Internet was recently invited on to The Bunker podcast. We discuss how the misuse of anonymity on social media platforms...

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.