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Ofcom’s quest to censor the world | spiked

60 · Alecmuffett · July 31, 2026, 12:53 a.m.
uncategorised censorship Ofcom Online Safety Act Freedom of Speech Internet censorship government regulation Digital Rights
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The blog discusses Ofcom's intention to gain powers to block access to global websites deemed harmful to UK citizens, likening it to the Great Firewall of China. The author criticizes this move as authoritarian and raises concerns about its implications for freedom of information.
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