Britain Sends Police Scotland Teams to Northern Ireland, Plans New Online Takedown Powers Next Week
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Updated · BBC.com · Jun 11
Britain Sends Police Scotland Teams to Northern Ireland, Plans New Online Takedown Powers Next Week
1 articles · Updated · BBC.com · Jun 11
Summary
Police Scotland will send support to Northern Ireland, including dog teams for public-order control, Hilary Benn said as authorities prepare for potential disorder.
New powers due next week will require social media companies to remove illegal content more clearly, after posts allegedly shared addresses to target people online.
Benn said that tactic was seen in Ballymena last year, where violence targeted the town's Roma community and other foreign nationals.
The measures pair immediate policing support with tougher online enforcement as London responds to fears that digital incitement could fuel renewed street unrest.