UK plans to hold tech CEOs accountable for illegal knife ads, aiming to cut knife crime.

The UK Home Office plans to hold senior tech executives personally responsible for illegal knife ads on their platforms. Police will be able to order executives to remove specific content within two days or face significant fines. This move aims to reduce the promotion of violence and illegal weapons on social media and online marketplaces, aligning with the government’s goal to halve knife crime over the next decade.

November 16, 2024
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