Election rules and debates may sometimes feel like relics of a bygone era – an era in which politicians communicated with the electorate through a handful of broadcasters and newspapers. Instead, social media now plays an increasing role as a … [Read more...] about Defending the Neutral Ground: Election Coverage in the Algorithmic Era
The Internet is a subject of sustained public interest. There is intense discussion, in the UK as elsewhere, of its implications, and how we should respond to them. Both optimistic and pessimistic interpretations of the technology are possible, often … [Read more...] about The Internet and the constitution: an historical perspective
The Queen’s Speech on 11 May included the government’s long-awaited Online Safety Bill – a draft of which was published the following day. This is a major piece of legislation with significant implications for the regulation of digital technology … [Read more...] about Online harms to democracy: the government’s change of approach
