Swinney holds further talks with police as authorities remain ‘vigilant’
It comes as Police Scotland officers are to be sent to Belfast this weekend to assist the force in Northern Ireland.
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Facebook user who encouraged people to attack hotel housing refugees jailed
Jordan Parlour, the first person jailed for stirring up racial hatred during the recent disorder, was sentenced to 20 months.
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Facebook user first to be jailed for stirring up racial hatred during riots
Jordan Parlour admitted urging others to attack a hotel housing over 200 asylum seekers and refugees.
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Man who encouraged riot online becomes first from Wales to be jailed amid unrest
Richard Williams, 34, posted about taking part in a riot and shared a derogatory meme about migrants in a local Facebook group dedicated to protests.
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Key questions: Social media moderation and inciting violence online
Social media used as a tool to spread misinformation and incite violence has been a key issue during the recent unrest seen on Britain’s streets.
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Government will ‘look more broadly at social media’ after riots – Starmer
The Prime Minister appeared to signal the Government would review regulation of social media in light of its role in recent disorder.
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Swinney tells social media giants to take ‘immediate action’ on disinformation
Meta, X, and TikTok have been told they have a duty to remove inappropriate posts from their platforms amid fears it exacerbates disorder.
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First sentences expected for stirring up racial hatred following riots
Tyler Kay and Jordan Parlour face jail for online posts in connection with the widespread disorder.
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Prime Minister tells police to remain on ‘high alert’ over disorder
More of those arrested in the unrest of the past week will appear on court on Friday, with some likely to be jailed on live television.
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Tunisian president replaces prime minister in latest shake-up ahead of election
President Kais Saied announced in a brief press release that he was dismissing prime minister Ahmed Hachani.
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More rioters jailed across country including Hartlepool bingo couple
Steven Mailen and Ryan Sheers were both handed a prison sentence of two years and two months.
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Swinney: Social media giants must crack down on ‘dangerous’ disinformation
Scotland’s First Minister said social media companies like Facebook and X were not yet fulfilling their duties.
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Nobel laureate Yunus returns to Bangladesh to take over as interim leader
He will take office later as he seeks to restore calm and rebuild the country following an uprising that ended the 15-year rule of PM Sheikh Hasina.
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‘Repost hateful messages about disorder online and you could end up in court’
Director of Public Prosecutions Stephen Parkinson urged people to think before reposting or sharing messages online about the disorder.
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Deputy moves boulders to get overflow car park open
Environment & Infrastructure member Andy Cameron got hands-on in getting the Grandes Rocques overflow car park reopened on Friday, it has emerged.
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