Source: Persuasion
by Leonora Barclay
“Over the last 18 months, the grip of the [Online Safety Act] has become more apparent to internet users with each click. The law was passed by the British parliament in October 2023 but came into effect in stages, the last of which was in July 2025. Among other things, it requires tech companies to take action against illegal content on their platforms, such as child sexual abuse, revenge porn, and fraud. Concerningly, however, the OSA also requires tech companies to protect children from content that is not illegal, but which is nevertheless deemed ‘harmful.'” (01/22/26)
https://www.persuasion.community/p/the-uk-is-allergic-to-free-speech