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A systematic review of existing evidence about the prevalence and impact of online trolling.
New offences have been introduced to criminalise cyberflashing, fake news intended to cause non-trivial harm and other online abuse.
New offence for encouraging serious self-harm with perpetrators facing 5 years behind bars.
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Social media users will have more control over what they see online and who can interact with them as the government steps up the fight against anonymous trolls.
UK-funded expert research has exposed how the Kremlin is using a troll factory to spread lies on social media and in comment sections of popular websites.
The Online Safety Bill is a new set of laws to protect children and adults online. It will make social media companies more responsible for their users’ safety on their platforms.
Vile racist language and other online abuse connected to football could see offenders banned from attending matches in England and Wales for up to 10 years.
A review of existing evidence on online harassment (including cyberbullying and trolling), revenge pornography and image-based abuse, and hate crime. The review highlights patterns of abuse based on age, sexual orientation, race and religion.
Technology Secretary meets nation’s best-known personalities to discuss new laws which would make the UK the safest place in the world to be online.
Internet trolls who target people with abusive or offensive material online will face up to 2 years in prison.
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The Secretary of State has today announced plans for an independent Public History project relating to the Troubles in Northern Ireland
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Emily Clarkson, Anton Ferdinand and Love Island star Sharon Gaffka among celebs to meet Digital Secretary Nadine Dorries to discuss the Online Safety Bill
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