The absolute lack of understanding of how tech works by Government ministers is embarrassing and frankly, in 2026 100% unacceptable and inexcusable.
Barking.
I realize I'm biased, but there is no person in the entire game who has a clearer grasp on how badly the libertarian movement missed this moment than @shikhadalmia.bsky.social. Read this.
Shikha Dalmia's conversation with the Illiberalism Studies Program
Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation @terrorwatchdog.bsky.social has been commissioned by the government to do an independent review of section 1 Terrorism Act 2006 (encouraging terrorism). terrorismlegislationreviewer.independent.gov.uk
Jess Phillips says that tech companies are all "lying" and that they know "exactly how old" every user is.
(The proof, according to Phillips? She gets menopause ads and her children don't.)
terrorismlegislationreviewer.independent.gov.uk
The Independent Reviewer�s role is to inform the public and political debate on anti-terrorism law in the United Kingdom, in particular through regular reports which are prepared for the Home Secretar...
Linked blog sets out (a) an explanation of section 1 (tldr: encouraging members of the public to carry out specific or general acts of terrorism); (b) his terms of reference and (c) topics on which he would particularly welcome thoughts/ feedback/ insights.
Well it should do. How do you think a future Reform government might make use of legislation against misinformation?
Whatever happened to the idea of an independent regulator? Ministers treating Ofcom as if it were a government department.
Hand them the weapon because they might build their own anyway. Not convinced, but there we are.
Specific topics here. terrorismlegislationreviewer.independent.gov.uk/wp-content/u...
Other objections are available. drive.google.com/file/d/1MwFg...
