UK to hold tech executives personally liable for illegal knife ads, aiming to cut knife crime in half.

The UK government plans to hold tech executives personally liable for illegal knife ads on their platforms, with fines of up to £10,000 for non-compliance. Police will have the power to issue removal notices to company bosses within two days. This move aims to reduce weapon-related crimes, particularly knife crime, which the government wants to halve over the next decade. The measures are part of a broader effort to regulate online content and combat the illegal sale of weapons online.

November 13, 2024
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