Facebook to allow videos showing graphic violence again

Facebook has angered online safety campaigners by allowing videos showing people being decapitated to be posted and shared on its site once again.

Facebook to allow videos showing graphic violence again

Facebook has angered online safety campaigners by allowing videos showing people being decapitated to be posted and shared on its site once again.

The social networking site had introduced a temporary ban in May following complaints that the clips could cause long-term psychological damage.

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