Recommendation 26

The Government should review whether the existing legislative framework, including the Online Safety Act, is fit for purpose in tackling hateful extremism. The review should specifically consider whether further regulation is required to tackle the posting of and promotion of hateful content, including increased transparency in the use of algorithms and AI and on advertising revenue generation, and potential need for stronger financial penalties to better encourage compliance. The review should also consider whether the existing framework of 53 self-regulation for the mainstream media is adequate in preventing anti-Muslim hate online, including in comments sections to articles. (Recommendation, Paragraph 108)