October 20, 2006
YouTube accused of fuelling random acts of violence
British leaders are considering enforcing a crackdown on Internet video sites such as YouTube following claims that they are fuelling random acts of violence. Sawf News Connect reports.
"Commons leader Jack Straw yesterday urged MPs to try to get legal controls included in the Violent Crimes Bill when it comes for discussion next week.
He was responding to Labour MP Iain Wright, who said he was sickened by a YouTube video of a man being kicked unconscious.
... Elsewhere, the National Association of Head Teachers also called on YouTube, bought by Google last week for 855 million pounds to ban clips mocking school staff. Teachers said pupils often use the site to humiliate staff.
One video apparently features shots of a teacher's breasts and others show staff being sworn at or verbally abused."
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