UK Introduces Ronan's Law: Stricter Online Knife Sales Regulations
Ronan's Law, named after Ronan Kanda who was murdered with a sword bought online, introduces stricter rules for online knife sales in the UK this spring, including increased penalties for retailers selling knives to minors and a new policing unit to monitor illegal sales on social media.
UK Introduces Ronan's Law: Stricter Online Knife Sales Regulations
Ronan's Law, named after Ronan Kanda who was murdered with a sword bought online, introduces stricter rules for online knife sales in the UK this spring, including increased penalties for retailers selling knives to minors and a new policing unit to monitor illegal sales on social media.
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UK to Criminalize Possession of AI Child Abuse Image Generators
The UK government announced new laws making it illegal to possess AI tools creating child sexual abuse images, punishable by up to five years in prison; this follows a 380% rise in such reports by the IWF in 2024.
UK to Criminalize Possession of AI Child Abuse Image Generators
The UK government announced new laws making it illegal to possess AI tools creating child sexual abuse images, punishable by up to five years in prison; this follows a 380% rise in such reports by the IWF in 2024.
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UK Implements Strict Online Safety Codes to Combat Harmful Content
The UK government published new online safety codes, holding tech firms accountable for illegal and harmful content through fines and potential platform blocks, aiming to create a safer online environment after a decade of inaction.
UK Implements Strict Online Safety Codes to Combat Harmful Content
The UK government published new online safety codes, holding tech firms accountable for illegal and harmful content through fines and potential platform blocks, aiming to create a safer online environment after a decade of inaction.
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UK Bill Proposes Assisted Dying with Enhanced Safeguards
A proposed bill in the UK seeks to legalize assisted dying for terminally ill adults, adding a multidisciplinary commission with judicial oversight to prevent coercion and protect vulnerable individuals, addressing current legal barriers that lead to suffering.
UK Bill Proposes Assisted Dying with Enhanced Safeguards
A proposed bill in the UK seeks to legalize assisted dying for terminally ill adults, adding a multidisciplinary commission with judicial oversight to prevent coercion and protect vulnerable individuals, addressing current legal barriers that lead to suffering.
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Unlicensed Driver, Unroadworthy Vehicle: Calls for Tighter Secondhand Car Sales Rules After Teen's Death
Eighteen-year-old Andrew Rowlands died in 2020 after a 4x4 he was in flipped on the A692; the unroadworthy vehicle, bought for £100 without checks, was driven by an unlicensed teenager who fled the scene, leading to calls for tighter rules on secondhand car sales.
Unlicensed Driver, Unroadworthy Vehicle: Calls for Tighter Secondhand Car Sales Rules After Teen's Death
Eighteen-year-old Andrew Rowlands died in 2020 after a 4x4 he was in flipped on the A692; the unroadworthy vehicle, bought for £100 without checks, was driven by an unlicensed teenager who fled the scene, leading to calls for tighter rules on secondhand car sales.
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McCartney Backs AI Copyright Law Changes
Paul McCartney and other prominent figures advocate for UK legislation to prevent mass copyright theft by AI companies, proposing amendments to the data bill to require permission before using copyrighted material for training AI models, while the government is consulting on the best approach.
McCartney Backs AI Copyright Law Changes
Paul McCartney and other prominent figures advocate for UK legislation to prevent mass copyright theft by AI companies, proposing amendments to the data bill to require permission before using copyrighted material for training AI models, while the government is consulting on the best approach.
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44% Bias Score