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UK's Online Safety Act Fails to Curb Harmful Online Content for Children
Children have bluntly told the Children's Commissioner that the UK's Online Safety Act has failed to make a tangible impact on their online lives, with many saying it has made "absolutely no difference" to their exposure to harmful content. Despite being in effect for over a year, the law seems to be falling short of its promise to protect young people.
UK Weighs Ban on Signal Jammers Amid Crime Concerns
The UK is considering a ban on radiofrequency jammers, devices that scramble signals, amid concerns over their link to crime - but could this move drive their use further underground? The government has launched a four-week public consultation to gather evidence and shape laws that could outlaw these controversial devices.