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Investigations conducted by Angus Crawford and Tony Smith from BBC News have brought to light the disturbing reality of a website that shows graphic content of real-life killings, suicides, and executions. The families of the victims are urging the online regulator Ofcom to take action and shut down this website, which has over three million members. It has been revealed that past members of this site have gone on to commit school shootings and murders.
With the enforcement of the Online Safety Act, Ofcom now has the power to crack down on illegal content, including videos promoting terrorism or extremist groups. Websites are required to demonstrate that they have systems in place to remove such material, with possible fines of up to £18m for non-compliance. Despite these measures, critics argue that the legislation is not strong enough, and there are concerns about how effectively Ofcom will monitor and police websites.
Mike Haines, whose brother David was killed by the Islamic State (IS) group, has been vocal about the detrimental impact of the website. He describes the content as “vile” and worries about the lack of age verification, particularly in relation to its accessibility by children. The addictive nature of the violent and graphic material on the site is highlighted by Haines, emphasizing the urgency for authorities to take action to protect vulnerable individuals, especially the youth.
The distressing nature of the website extends beyond the families of the victims, as it also desensitizes users to violent acts, according to Dr. Olivia Brown from the University of Bath. The platform hosts a range of disturbing content, from extremist executions to gruesome accidents, raising questions about what should be considered illegal material. Despite Ofcom’s commitment to removing such content, the challenge lies in dealing with a website hosted in the US with anonymous owners and administrators. Ofcom emphasizes the need for platforms to have robust systems in place to tackle illegal content and vows to take enforcement action where necessary
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