12 August 2011

#UKriots: tougher powers could curb Twitter #socialmedia

David Cameron has promised to introduce stronger police powers in response to the riots. A range of measures could include restrictions on Twitter and other social media services.

In an emergency Commons statement, the Prime Minister said that extended police powers would be considered, such as the ability to demand that suspected criminals remove face masks.

Mr Cameron promised that offenders would pay for their crimes after the riots, many of which were organised through social media services and mobile messaging systems.


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