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.
Jordan Parlour admitted urging others to attack a hotel housing over 200 asylum seekers and refugees.
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.
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.
The Prime Minister appeared to signal the Government would review regulation of social media in light of its role in recent disorder.
Meta, X, and TikTok have been told they have a duty to remove inappropriate posts from their platforms amid fears it exacerbates disorder.
Tyler Kay and Jordan Parlour face jail for online posts in connection with the widespread 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.
President Kais Saied announced in a brief press release that he was dismissing prime minister Ahmed Hachani.
Steven Mailen and Ryan Sheers were both handed a prison sentence of two years and two months.
Scotland’s First Minister said social media companies like Facebook and X were not yet fulfilling their duties.
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.
Director of Public Prosecutions Stephen Parkinson urged people to think before reposting or sharing messages online about the disorder.
Environment & Infrastructure member Andy Cameron got hands-on in getting the Grandes Rocques overflow car park reopened on Friday, it has emerged.
Immigration solicitors have received threats from the far-right amid violent unrest on Britain’s streets.
James Nelson admitted causing criminal damage during trouble in Bolton on Sunday.