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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...

Stephen Kinsella
Jul 12, 20213 min read


Recent Westminster parliamentary discussion of online harms, anonymity, abuse and misinformation
Since the government set out its plans for an “Online Safety Bill” on 15 Dec 2020, there have been few formal developments. However there...

Stephen Kinsella
Apr 15, 20219 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

David Babbs
Feb 2, 20212 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

Stephen Kinsella
Jan 26, 20215 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!

David Babbs
Dec 19, 20201 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...

Stephen Kinsella
Dec 16, 20204 min read
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