Facebook graphic video u-turn
David Cameron has said he is "pleased" Facebook has changed its approach to hosting graphic videos after the site removed a video that showed a woman being beheaded.
Facebook removes beheading video after rules change
Facebook has removed a video of a woman being beheaded from its website and clarified its rules on users posting violent content.
Prime Minister David Cameron branded the site "irresponsible" yesterday after it lifted a ban on posting violent videos, including those that show beheading.
Last night, Facebook said graphic content that is of public interest or concern, such as human rights abuses and terrorist acts, are allowed on the website as they are there to raise awareness.
"If it is being shared for sadistic pleasure or to celebrate violence, Facebook removes it," the company said in a statement.
Facebook said it will "strengthen" its enforcement of the policy and take a more "holistic look" at the context surrounding a violent image or video.
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