Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:36pm on 09 Aug 2024,Friday International
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has confirmed a review of the Online Safety Act following recent far-right riots fueled by misinformation. Starmer stated that social media must be regulated more effectively, highlighting recent cases where individuals were jailed for inciting violence online. He emphasized that "this is not a law-free zone" and that social media companies must ensure community safety. The review comes after criticism from London Mayor Sadiq Khan and polling showing strong public support for tougher regulation of online content. The Act, which allows fines for failing to tackle disinformation, will be reassessed.
