British police are expanding surveillance to include social media. A specialized unit within the Metropolitan Police will now actively monitor online platforms for hateful content targeting migrants.
The move, announced today, aims to swiftly identify and address potential threats. Authorities are concerned about a rise in anti-migrant sentiment expressed online.
This heightened monitoring will focus on identifying individuals promoting violence or inciting hatred. "Hateful content" refers to posts that attack or demean individuals based on their immigration status.
Civil liberties groups have already voiced concerns about the scope of this surveillance. They worry about potential infringements on freedom of speech and the possibility of overreach.
