Wikipedia co-founder to debate freedom of expression online with peers
Monday 8 February
Wikipedia co-founder Jimmy Wales will answer questions from the House of Lords Communications and Digital Committee tomorrow (Tuesday 9 February from 3.00 p.m.) as peers continue their inquiry into freedom of expression online.
The committee will hear from:
At 3.00 p.m.
- Jimmy Wales, Co-founder, Wikipedia
Likely questions and topics of discussion include:
- How well do platforms’ moderation policies take account of freedom of expression?
- Could the design of platforms be improved to support freedom of expression and discourage harmful behaviour?
- Would stronger regulation to promote competition and pluralism enhance freedom of expression online?
- What more could the UK do to promote freedom of expression online across the world?
At 4.00 p.m.
- Seyi Akiwowo, Founder and Executive Director, Glitch
- Kenny Ethan Jones, transgender activist
Likely questions and topics of discussion include:
- What shouldn’t be protected by the right to freedom of expression online?
- Are platforms’ moderation policies fit for purpose?
- To what extent should users be allowed anonymity online?
- Could initiatives to promote digital citizenship and etiquette improve behaviour online?
The session will be live on Parliament TV.
