Labour Considers Online Safety Review

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Britain considers tougher internet safety laws after riots, Musk comments — what you need to know

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Labour government considering a review of the Online Safety Act , a law requiring social media firms to tackle illegal content.

It comes after a spate of far-right riots in the country sparked by misinformation and incendiary comments on the situation made by X owner Elon Musk .

Media and telecommunications regulator, Ofcom , has been unable to act against social media platforms for allowing hate speech.

A second industry source said the government is likely to review the legislation only once it is in force.

Proponents say the act needs to be stricter on social media platforms to ensure they implement a robust response to misinformation, hate speech, and incitement to violence.

Labour had already committed to toughening the Online Safety Act in its election manifesto.

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