Online Safety Act
Bernie Spofforth Speaks Out After Arrest Over Britain’s New Chilling Misinformation Censorship Laws
A troubling detainment and gagging order comes to an end.
Caroline Dinenage, Known for Pressuring Platforms on Censorship, Re-elected Chair of UK’s Culture, Media, and Sports Committee
Dinenage’s return raises concerns over her continued pressure on Big Tech to demonetize public figures without due process.
UK To Expand Its Censorship Department as the Government Increases Online Speech Control
As Ofcom ramps up its workforce to enforce the Online Safety Act, fears of growing censorship and the erosion of free speech loom large in the UK.
Starmer’s Free Speech Flip-Flop: From Once Defending Offensive Speech to Now Jailing People For Tweets
Despite earlier concerns about a “chilling effect” on free speech, Starmer’s government faces criticism for mass arrests over online posts.
Starmer’s Push to Police “Fake News” Sparks Major Censorship Concerns
Proposed crackdown on misinformation raises alarm over creeping censorship and threats to free speech.
Free Speech is Under Siege in Starmer’s UK
As the UK tightens online speech laws, critics warn of a growing threat to free expression and democratic oversight.
Meta to Focus on Censoring “Misinformation” and “Hate Speech” Ahead of UK Election
Who gets to decide what’s “misinformation?”
Australian PM Pushes for Crackdown on “Misogynistic” Speech Amid Fears Free Speech Is Fading
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s latest push for stringent internet censorship will continue to spark debate over free speech.
UK: Peers Grill the Government About the Counter “Disinformation” Unit, Which Spied on Lawful Speech by Government Critics
The government has been taken to task over its secretive censorship units.
UK Communications Regulator Forms 350-Person Team to Enforce UK’s New Online Censorship Law
The team includes new hires from senior Big Tech staff.
Tennis Bodies Are Monitoring Social Media, Aiding in Speech Removal
Monitoring and reporting speech.