Starmer hints at tougher laws to block tidal wave of violence' online
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The article discusses an urgent call for stronger online content regulations following the violent acts committed by Axel Rudakubana, who accessed extreme material online. Sir Keir Starmer points out the lack of stringent laws governing online violence compared to cinema regulations, emphasizing the dangers of unrestricted access to violent content on social media. The article underscores the necessity of addressing these issues to protect society, as authorities discovered disturbing items at Rudakubana's residence, which included documents related to violence and terrorism.
Tougher laws could be needed to regulate the nightmares of the online world, Sir Keir Starmer said after it emerged Axel Rudakubana trawled the internet for extreme violent content.
The Prime Minister said users could view a tidal wave of violence on the internet, and that there are tougher rules for films shown in cinemas unlike for the material freely available online.
You can't tell me that the material this individual viewed before committing these murders should be accessible on mainstream social media platforms.
When police searched Rudakubana's home, they found knives and poison, as well as images and documents relating to violence, war and genocide on his devices.
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