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UK sets path to a smoke-free generation with lifelong tobacco ban for those born after 2008
health1 month ago

UK sets path to a smoke-free generation with lifelong tobacco ban for those born after 2008

Britain's Tobacco and Vapes Bill clears Parliament to create a smoke-free generation: anyone born after 2008 will never be allowed to buy tobacco, with the legal purchase age rising by one year each year from 2027; vaping restrictions in public spaces and branding controls are introduced, while officials say the measure will save lives and reduce NHS costs—though some groups argue for stronger stop-smoking support.

via Al Jazeera|
#health#public-health#smoke-free-generation
IWGB takes BARB to court over alleged staff surveillance
technology1 month ago

IWGB takes BARB to court over alleged staff surveillance

Britain’s IWGB has filed legal action against Build a Rocket Boy over alleged data privacy violations after BARB installed Teramind monitoring software on staff PCs without informing them; the software reportedly tracked keystrokes, screen activity, and microphone audio and was removed after a grievance by 40+ workers, with the union escalating the case to ACAS and the Information Commissioner’s Office, following earlier union-backed litigation over redundancies and new layoffs amid accusations of espionage and mismanagement.

via GamesIndustry.biz|
#build-a-rocket-boy#data-privacy#iwgb
UK targets non-consensual intimate images with a 48-hour takedown rule for platforms
technology3 months ago

UK targets non-consensual intimate images with a 48-hour takedown rule for platforms

Britain proposes amending the Crime and Policing Bill to force tech platforms to remove non-consensual intimate images within 48 hours, treating them with the same seriousness as CSAM and terrorist content. Noncompliant firms could face fines up to 10% of global sales or UK service blocks. Victims would flag an image once and platforms must prevent re-uploads; ISPs could be guided to block sites hosting illegal content. The move aims to protect women, girls and LGBT people and adds to stricter online safety measures following clashes with platforms and past AI misuse cases.

via BBC|
#48-hour-takedown#intimate-image-abuse#online-safety-act
Wolf-Dogs in the UK: Legal Hurdles and Welfare Risks
science4 months ago

Wolf-Dogs in the UK: Legal Hurdles and Welfare Risks

Three Preston dogs were confirmed as wolf-dogs (about 49% grey wolf and 51% Czechoslovakian wolfdog) and are now at Wolves of Wiltshire; UK ownership hinges on generation distance from a wolf, with first/second generations requiring a license and many breeders controversial. Wolf-dogs are challenging, needing space, experienced handlers, and wolf-like instincts, making them unsuitable as pets, unlike domestic dogs which descended from an extinct wolf lineage.

via BBC Wildlife Magazine|
#dogs#exotic-animals#science
Graham Linehan’s Arrest Highlights Free Speech Challenges in Europe
world8 months ago

Graham Linehan’s Arrest Highlights Free Speech Challenges in Europe

Graham Linehan, a UK comedy writer, was arrested at Heathrow over social media posts criticizing transgender rights, sparking a debate on free speech versus hate speech and online safety laws. Supporters see it as suppression of opinion, while others emphasize the importance of preventing online hate crimes. The incident highlights ongoing tensions in UK law regarding free expression and hate speech regulation.

via NBC News|
#free-speech#graham-linehan#social-media-arrest
Graham Linehan’s Arrest Highlights Free Speech Challenges in Europe
world9 months ago

Graham Linehan’s Arrest Highlights Free Speech Challenges in Europe

British comedian Graham Linehan was arrested at Heathrow for social media posts criticizing transgender policies, sparking debate over free speech and hate speech laws in the UK. Supporters see it as censorship, while others emphasize the need to combat online hate. The case highlights tensions between free expression and protecting individuals from harm online.

via AL.com|
#free-speech#graham-linehan#social-media
London police arrest over 460 protesters supporting banned Palestine Action group
world9 months ago

London police arrest over 460 protesters supporting banned Palestine Action group

Hundreds of supporters of the banned pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action were arrested in London during protests against the UK's law banning the organization, which was enacted after activists vandalized military planes to protest British support for Israel's actions in Gaza. The protests aimed to challenge the legality of the ban, with organizers claiming it restricts free expression, while police stated many protesters were onlookers or media. The ban followed a raid on an RAF base by activists protesting UK military support for Israel, and supporters are now contesting the law in court.

via CBS News|
#arrests#london-protests#palestine-action-ban
Ofcom investigates and enforces age verification on UK porn sites and online platforms
technology10 months ago

Ofcom investigates and enforces age verification on UK porn sites and online platforms

Ofcom is investigating four companies operating 34 porn sites to ensure compliance with new UK age verification laws aimed at protecting children from adult content. The regulator has begun formal probes into these companies, which collectively attract over nine million monthly visitors, amid concerns that some sites may be bypassing the rules. The new laws, which require age checks across various platforms, have sparked debate over privacy and effectiveness, with some calling for their repeal and others defending their role in online safety.

via BBC|
#age-verification#ofcom#online-safety
Emma Watson banned from driving for six months after speeding
entertainment10 months ago

Emma Watson banned from driving for six months after speeding

Emma Watson was banned from driving for six months and fined after being caught speeding in Oxford, England, with her license already having nine penalty points. Her former co-star Zoë Wanamaker received a similar sentence for a separate speeding offense. Both actresses had their licenses endorsed with additional points, triggering the automatic ban under UK law.

via CNN|
#driving-ban#emma-watson#entertainment