Following the tragic Southport stabbings, where Axel Rudakubana killed three young girls, ministers are pushing for significant changes in terrorism laws and increased accountability for technology companies regarding the violent content available online. Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasized that the accessibility of extreme violent material feeds criminal behavior, calling for legal reforms that would allow judgement of attackers even if they lack a clear ideology. The rising statistics from Ofcom show an increase in violent content consumption among adults, which prompted policy makers to act to safeguard children and the public from online threats.
Terrorism laws will be updated, and tech companies pressured to eliminate violent online content, sparked by the Southport stabbings that claimed three innocent lives.
Prime Minister Starmer stated that people shouldn't have access to horrific content that inspired murders, emphasizing the need for strict legal changes.
Statistics revealed a rise in violent content consumption, with 11% of users aged 18 and above having encountered such material online in the past year.
Technology Secretary Peter Kyle urged platforms to proactively remove violent content before government intervention, highlighting the responsibility of tech companies.
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