Tory Rebellion: Why Tech Bosses Could Now be Jailed

The video discusses the political landscape surrounding the online safety bill in the UK. It highlights the lack of scandals involving Sunak compared to his predecessors and focuses on the legislative challenges he faces, particularly with the online safety bill. The bill aims to impose a duty of care on social media companies and create new offenses for harmful online behavior. Controversy arises over the definition of 'harmful content,' leading to amendments focusing on child protection. The government's strategic response to these amendments is crucial for Sunak's political standing.

What is the main reason for Sunak's current backbench rebellion?

• A new tax policy

• The online safety bill

• His stance on climate change

• His handling of Brexit negotiations

What are the two main aims of the online safety bill?

• To promote digital literacy and provide free internet to all

• To ban all forms of online advertising and limit internet access

• To create a duty of care for social media companies and establish new online offenses

• To regulate online shopping and protect consumer data

What was the controversial requirement in the first draft of the online safety bill?

• Social media companies had to prevent legal but harmful content

• Social media companies had to ban all political content

• Social media companies had to disclose user data to the government

• Social media companies had to provide free services to all users

What is the proposed consequence for managers who fail to protect children under the new amendment?

• Imprisonment for up to 2 years or a fine, or both

• A ban from working in the tech industry

• Mandatory community service

• A fine of up to 5% of their company's revenue

Why did the government decide to introduce the amendment in the House of Lords?

• To ensure faster implementation

• To gain more public support

• To avoid a backbench rebellion in the Commons

• To reduce the cost of the bill

What was the criticism of making managers personally criminally liable?

• It would lead to increased internet censorship

• It would be too costly to implement

• It could make the tech sector less attractive

• It would violate privacy laws

What was the political significance of the amendment for the Prime Minister?

• It showed his ability to compromise with opposition parties

• It demonstrated his control over the Conservative Party

• It highlighted his commitment to children's safety

• It was a test of his leadership amidst backbench rebellions