New moves to stop kids watching gore and violence on the internet were announced yesterday by Gordon Brown. The PM has ordered ministers to work on a crackdown with media watchdog Ofcom and web service providers. Among his plans are to make parents more aware of filtering equipment. Ofcom is to develop kite-marked software which is simple to use and guarantees to block kids’ access to violence or hardcore porn. Ministers will also look into whether new rules are needed on the advertising and sale of some products to youngsters. The Premier said in a speech yesterday: “I know parents are concerned. “We will be looking to see what can be done to help regulate access to inappropriate material.”
Mr Brown is disgusted with the amount of violence readily available. Kids can watch thugs carrying out attacks and even beheadings in Iraq with just a few computer key strokes. He is also growing increasingly alarmed by the spate of shootings and stabbings on our streets.
“Happy-slapping” gangs use video phones to film attacks, then put the footage on the web.
The PM’s move is part of his first “citizen’s jury”, unveiled yesterday. (The Sun)
Here at last it seems we have 'the mythological beast' coming into view, as The Unicorn merrily trots into the paddock right on cue. We have seen its presence appear on other recent things too. Coincidence? Unlikely .... its all synchronised as apparent separate compartments all working seemingly independent of each other are pulled by the same strings. The Mythological Beast has replaced 'the Lion' as the latest character for the Punch & Judy Show.
