Will Social Media Sites Be Banned In Britain During Riots?

Cameron Exploring Crackdown On Social Media After Riots -- New York Times

PARIS — Prime Minister David Cameron of Britain said Thursday that the government, seeking to prevent a repeat of riots and looting in London and other British cities this week, might bar suspected troublemakers from using social media and other digital communications tools.

Mr. Cameron said that Theresa May, the Home secretary, would meet with executives of the Web companies Facebook and Twitter, as well as Research In Motion, maker of the BlackBerry smartphone, to discuss possible measures that could be put in place.

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David Cameron considers banning suspected rioters from social media -- The Guardian
Cameron suggests blocking potential criminals from social media -- Wired
UK prime minister calls for curbs on social media -- TechEye
Blaming the Tools: Britain Proposes a Social-Media Ban -- Bloomberg Businessweek
London Police Struggle To Master Social Media In Controlling Riots -- Wall Street Journal
Social media's role in the riots -- BBC
U.K. riots reveal social media double standard -- CBC
London, Egypt and the nature of social media -- Washington Post
Outcry over plans to block social media -- Financial Times