Britain Decides Not To Block Social Networks During Riots

Government Climbs Down On Social-Network Blocking -- ZDNet

The Home Office has pulled back on plans to introduce blocking of social networks during civil unrest, as promised by prime minister David Cameron in the wake of riots earlier in August.

A meeting on Thursday between home secretary Theresa May and Twitter, Facebook, Research In Motion and police bodies stayed away from calling on the companies to restrict or block their services.

"The government did not seek any additional powers to close down social-media networks," a Home Office spokesman said, according to reports.

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