Collective criticises online safety code for failing to stop spread of far-right hate

Niamh McDonald, H&CC's Director of Advocacy and Community, said the code falls short of what is needed to "keep elections safe, protect communities targeted by hate and to dial down the emotionally manipulative content spreading unchecked". File photo: Dominic Lipinski/PA

A new code aimed at making video-sharing platforms headquartered in Ireland accountable for how they protect people, especially children, from online harm has been criticised for failing to stop the spread of far-right hate.

The Safety Code has been drawn up by Coimisiún na Meán after a public consultation.