British Government Considering Revising Online Censorship Rules to Avoid Trade War with Trump

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
The leftist British government is considering revising online censorship rules to avoid a trade war with U.S. President Donald Trump. The Online Safety Act empowers Ofcom to fine tech companies for not self-censoring harmful content. Trump allies see these rules as a roadblock to a U.S.-UK trade deal.

Key Points

  • The Online Safety Act in the UK empowers Ofcom to fine tech companies for not self-censoring harmful content
  • Trump allies view these rules as a major impediment to a future U.S.-UK trade deal
  • Labour government's desire for more speech restrictions may conflict with easing rules for a trade deal

Pros

  • Avoiding a trade war with the U.S.
  • Revisiting and potentially easing online censorship rules

Cons

  • Potential backlash from leftist base in parliament
  • Concerns about restrictions on free speech and encryption technology