🚨🇬🇧UK MAN ARRESTED FOR “HURTING FEELINGS” WITH A MEME
In the latest episode of the UK policing free speech, a man was arrested for posting a meme reshaping the trans pride flag into a swastika.
His crime? “Causing anxiety.”
Yes, anxiety. Another man was arrested for filming… https://t.co/mG3bUdfFPm pic.twitter.com/T1sKWCm1uD
— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) January 2, 2025
🇬🇧 UK TO SOCIAL MEDIA: CRACKDOWN ON MEAN POSTS OR PAY UP!
The UK’s Online Safety Act demands platforms tackle illegal content by March 2025—or cough up 10% of GLOBAL revenue.
Because nothing says “safety” like fines.
A key requirement? Hash-matching technology, which assigns… https://t.co/mG3bUdf7ZO pic.twitter.com/Fbo4zZVe99
— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) January 2, 2025
The UK’s Online Safety Act, set to be enforced by 2025, is a classic example of government overreach. This legislation mandates that social media companies, search engines, and other online platforms must heavily police their content to reduce illegal activities. Failure to comply with these draconian measures could result in crushing fines—up to 10% of global revenue or £18 million, whichever is greater.
Ofcom, the UK’s Office of Communications, has already published binding Codes of Practice that platforms must adhere to. These codes require extensive risk assessments for various types of illegal content, including terrorism, hate speech, child exploitation, and fraud. While protecting children from harmful content is noble in theory, the Act’s broad scope and stringent requirements are likely to stifle free expression and innovation.
Sources:
https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/uk-online-safety-act-codes-of-practice-8930135/
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/online-safety-act-explainer/online-safety-act-explainer
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