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 video beheading decision 'part of wider debate'
Sean Gallagher, of free speech pressure group Index on Censorship, has said Facebook's decision to lift a ban on videos showing beheadings and other violence is "part of a much wider debate" on moderating hosted content.
"With over a billion users worldwide, Facebook's decisions about what can and can't be shown have a huge impact on global freedom of expression.
"Films about beheadings may be deeply upsetting and offensive but they do expose the reality of violent acts that are taking place in the world today.
"When trying to draw a line about what should or shouldn't be allowed, it's important to look at context, not just content", Mr Gallaher added.
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