world news TikTok joins EU code of conduct on online hate speech "Our ultimate goal is to eliminate hate on TikTok," EMEA Head of Trust and Safety, Cormac Keenan said in a statement. 08/09/2020
Good Morning Europe Australian Cardinal Pell convicted of sexual offences against 2 minors Australian Cardinal Pell has been convicted of sexual offences against 2 minors, and sentenced to six years in prison. Pell is the most senior member of the Catholic Church to have been convicted, but remains a Cardinal pending further investigation by the Vatican. 13/03/2019
USA Rotten Tomatoes can make or break a movie. That's why it's cracking down on trolls. The popular service is disabling user comments before a movie drops in theaters. 27/02/2019
United Kingdom UK: MPs urge police to improve response to abusive protesters After Conservative MP, Anne Soubry, was called a 'Nazi' and a 'liar' by protesters outside of Parliament, more than 50 MPs have urged Met police to improve their response to abusive protesters. 08/01/2019
Ireland Ireland criminalises emotional and psychological abuse On Tuesday, the Domestic Violence Act 2018 came into effect and included new protections for victims suffering from various forms of 'coercive control' in intimate relationships. The Act allows victims of abuse to apply for emergency barring orders lasting eight days. 02/01/2019
