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UK government should proceed with care in attempting to tackle "online harms" (Demo)

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By HRNJ-Uganda International Media News April 9, 2019

The UK government has just released its proposal for tackling "online harms", including how content on social media platforms should be monitored and regulated.
Source: MEDIA FEED

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