MSE News: Government blames 'legal advice' for not including scam ads in Online Safety Bill

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"Legal advice" is the "only reason" the Government hasn't included protection against paid-for scam adverts in its upcoming Online Safety Bill, according to new comments made by secretary of state for digital Nadine Dorries.

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'Government blames 'legal advice' for not including protection against scam ads in its Online Safety Bill'

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Thrugelmir

An important reason nevertheless. As would be a worthless piece of legislation. 

badmemory

So why haven't they prepared the legislation that would deal with it?  Too much self interest I expect.

Liverpool_Anne

Is it possible that some of the governments own advertising during it's election campaign could fall into this category? 

badmemory

Liverpool_Anne said:

Is it possible that some of the governments own advertising during it's election campaign could fall into this category? 

Now there is some food for thought!