The debate around the Online Safety Bill and free speech

UK’s landmark legislation a test case for how governments around the world can regulate content online

Google, Facebook and Twitter are in the government’s sights
Social media firms will face hefty fines if they fail to comply with new laws
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The UK’s landmark Online Safety Bill is being seen as a test case for how governments around the world can legislate to regulate content on the internet.

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