UK Judge Says Wikipedia May be Able to Challenge Internet Law

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Government-critical narrative

Wikipedia's case is just a piece of the censorship puzzle within the U.K.'s Online Safety Act. Its vague "legal but harmful" speech provisions threaten free knowledge and volunteer privacy, risking overreach. Even the high court has ordered Ofcom to protect Wikipedia, signaling broader flaws. Parliament must amend the Act to curb subjective censorship and safeguard open discourse, preventing a curated internet that stifles dissent.

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Pro-government narrative

While Wikipedia's case may raise some valid concerns about potential censorship in the Online Safety Act, the law has already proven effective, particularly in protecting children from harmful content like pornography and self-harm material. This law has nothing to do with speech curation, so any minor tweaks should only be made while maintaining a focus on safety.

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