United Kingdom· 2023In forceRestricts
Online Safety Act 2023
Online Safety Act 2023 (c.50)
ProscriptionPeaceful assembly
Summary
Imposes statutory duties on online platforms to remove 'illegal content' including terrorism content (as defined under the Terrorism Act 2000/2006) and 'priority illegal content'. Ofcom is empowered to fine platforms up to 10% of global turnover for non-compliance. Creates a legal architecture for automated takedown of LTTE-related online content.
Relevance to the diaspora
Tamil diaspora social media content including LTTE flags, speeches, or war-crimes documentation hosted on UK-regulated platforms may be subject to automated removal under terrorism content duties, chilling legitimate historical and political discourse.
Key provisions
- s.9–10 — illegal content duties for user-to-user services
- s.192 — 'terrorism content' incorporates Terrorism Acts definitions
- s.82 — Ofcom enforcement powers
- Schedule 7 — priority illegal content categories
Primary source
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/50/contentsRelated entries
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