Ofcom’s investigation into website 4chan risks triggering a free speech battle with the US
Ofcom’s investigation into website 4chan risks triggering a free speech battle with the US
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Online message board has been a source of alt-Right conspiracy theories
Nine companies are under investigation by Ofcom, using powers of the Online Safety Act.
US lawyer says UK and European laws designed to police the internet must be ‘absolutely destroyed’
It wants the court to prohibit Ofcom from enforcing the Online Safety Act against it in the US.
Social media website says ‘free speech will suffer’ under new rules
Website companies apply for ‘permanent injunction’ against Online Safety Act on grounds it violates American Constitution
