The Bill is due to be brought back to Parliament later this month after it was delayed over the summer
are being brought back to Parliament this month but controversial “legal but harmful” rules are set to be watered down.The contentious legislation is designed to regulate the internet and social media platforms with the threat of criminal sanctions, including jail terms and fines, if they do not moderate content.understands Ms Donelan is seeking to balance the protection of children with freedom of speech concerns.
As a result, she is scrapping sweeping “legal but harmful” rules which required social media companies to address content that is not illegal but is dangerous – such as that promoting suicide or self-harm. The rules would have meant social media sites, such as Twitter, Instagram and Facebook, were responsible for dealing with this content for both adults and children.
But, amid criticism that it would have led to a widespread attack on freedom of speech by companies hoping to avoid hefty fines,
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