UK Website Blocking: Top 5 Challenges Revealed
The UK's efforts to control website access present a complex interplay of legal, technical, and ethical considerations. This article explores five key challenges hindering effective and equitable website blocking in the UK. 1. The Murky Legality of "Reasonable Steps" The cornerstone of UK website blocking often rests on Section 97A of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, which mandates "reasonable steps" by Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to block specified websites....