The proscription of Palestine Action in the UK has been found unlawful.

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The proscription of Palestine Action in the UK has been found unlawful. So what now for content takedowns?

Ofcom must urgently make it clear what platforms are expected to do under their duty to remove 'terrorist' posts and stop censorship.

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Ofcom urged to clarify if Palestine Action content should still be removed online

Rights groups and experts say situation is unclear as ruling that quashed ban faces challenge from home secretary

the Guardian (www.theguardian.com)

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Last year, ORG warned that duties in the Online Safety Act combined with the UK’s vague definition of terrorism meant content would be wrongly identified as illegal and removed.

These duties make it impossible for platforms to balance free expression rights, as they require blanket action.

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[openrightsgroup@social.openrightsgroup.org]

The UK High Court found the proscription to be a “very significant interference” with freedom of speech. The same is true online.

Yet, while the government appeals the decision, the ban on Palestine Action stays in place.

Ofcom must provide immediate guidance to ensure public debate isn't censored.

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