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UK PM Starmer Slammed Over Police Controversy as Critics Decry “Woke Tweet Policing”
Critics slam Starmer’s stance as police face backlash over prioritizing policing tweets amidst rising violent crime rates.
UK: Boris Slams Starmer on Free Speech but Faces Heat for His Own Record
The former PM’s critique may be clouded by the fact that NCHIs flourished under his own administration.
Australia Unveils “Digital Duty of Care” Modeled on UK and EU Online Censorship Laws
A “Digital Duty of Care” raises fresh concerns over censorship and government overreach in Australia’s push for safer platforms.
UK’s Speech Police: Police Probe Journalist Over Year-Old Social Media Post
Pearson’s case raises critical questions about police oversight of online speech.
UK Care Worker Is Jailed for Live Streaming Riot on TikTok
The UK is jailing people for non-violent offenses.
UK Government To Test Digital ID on Veterans by 2025, Amid Plans for Wider Use
The “Veteran Card” is the Labour government’s first step toward a nationwide digital ID, raising concerns about privacy and surveillance.
US Lawmakers Investigate Biden White House-Affiliated UK Censorship Group’s Plot To “Kill” Elon Musk’s X
Amid allegations of collusion between the Biden administration and Big Tech, CCDH faces scrutiny over alleged plans to undermine Elon Musk’s platform and influence US online discourse.
UN Wants Digital IDs To Combat “Hate Speech,” “Misinformation”
The UN moves to expand digital IDs and media partnerships, sparking debate on censorship and freedom of speech.
Surveillance on the Road: Why Britain’s Massive Camera Network Has Privacy Advocates on Edge
Privacy advocates raise alarm as ANPR captures billions of vehicle journeys annually, fueling concerns over expanding state surveillance in the UK.
Ex-Facebook VP Joins UK Media Regulator Ofcom Sparking Fresh Conflict of Interest Concerns
Critics question the impartiality of Ofcom’s new board member, given his decade-long tenure as Facebook’s EU policy chief.
UK Government Makes Major Digital ID Push
Planning a digital ID future.
Civil Liberties Groups Push DOJ to Probe UK-US Collusion in Online Censorship
AFL calls for DOJ probe into foreign ties behind alleged censorship by Center for Countering Digital Hate.