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How UK’s Online Safety Bill fell victim to never-ending political crisis – POLITICO
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LONDON — Britain’s attempt to rein in the internet has turned into a political omnishambles.
The country’s masterplan — known as the Online Safety Bill — would require social media giants like Facebook and YouTube to quickly remove illegal content like revenge porn or hate speech, or face hefty penalties and even potential criminal prosecutions for tech executives who fail to act.
Yet the landmark rules, which are expected