US state department officials have raised concerns with Britain's Ofcom regarding new online safety laws that could infringe on freedom of expression. During a meeting in London, they asserted the U.S. commitment to defending free speech globally. While Ofcom explained the intent of the new regulations is to manage illegal content and protect children, concerns remain about broader implications for free speech. This conversation arrives amid critiques of the UK government's handling of free expression rights, especially in light of recent legal actions and political pressures regarding public protests.
A group of officials from the US state department's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor met with Ofcom in London to discuss concerns over the UK's new online safety laws, which some fear infringe on freedom of expression.
The state department emphasized the importance of the UK respecting and protecting freedom of expression, following growing concerns about recent legal actions perceived to limit free speech rights.
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