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Facebook 'irresponsible' over beheading videos, says PM Facebook 'irresponsible' over beheading videos, says PM
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Prime Minister David Cameron has waded into an escalating row about Facebook's decision to allow videos showing people being decapitated back on its pages.Prime Minister David Cameron has waded into an escalating row about Facebook's decision to allow videos showing people being decapitated back on its pages.
He tweeted that it was "irresponsible" of the social network to post such videos without warning.He tweeted that it was "irresponsible" of the social network to post such videos without warning.
Facebook reversed a decision to ban such videos, saying users should be free to watch and condemn such content. Facebook reversed a temporary ban on such videos, saying users should be free to watch and condemn such content.
The U-turn was also condemned by the website's advertisers. The move was also condemned by the website's advertisers.
The row gained momentum when Mr Cameron tweeted: "It's irresponsible of Facebook to post beheading videos, especially without a warning. They must explain their actions to worried parents."The row gained momentum when Mr Cameron tweeted: "It's irresponsible of Facebook to post beheading videos, especially without a warning. They must explain their actions to worried parents."
Car-sharing firm Zipcar told the BBC it was disappointed that its adverts were appearing next to such content. Car-sharing firm Zipcar told the BBC it was disappointed that its adverts had appeared next to such content.
"We want you to know that we do not condone this type of abhorrent content being circulated on Facebook," it said in a statement."We want you to know that we do not condone this type of abhorrent content being circulated on Facebook," it said in a statement.
"We have expressed to Facebook in the past the critical need to block offensive content from appearing and we will continue to engage with them on this important matter.""We have expressed to Facebook in the past the critical need to block offensive content from appearing and we will continue to engage with them on this important matter."
Controversial eventsControversial events
So far Facebook has not responded to the growing chorus of criticism. It had previously said that it was considering adding warnings to such content.So far Facebook has not responded to the growing chorus of criticism. It had previously said that it was considering adding warnings to such content.
The BBC was alerted to the fact that such content was back online by a reader who said the firm was refusing to remove a page showing a clip of a masked man killing a woman, which is believed to have been filmed in Mexico.The BBC was alerted to the fact that such content was back online by a reader who said the firm was refusing to remove a page showing a clip of a masked man killing a woman, which is believed to have been filmed in Mexico.
It was posted last week under the title, Challenge: Anybody can watch this video?It was posted last week under the title, Challenge: Anybody can watch this video?
The social network later confirmed it was allowing such material to be posted again.The social network later confirmed it was allowing such material to be posted again.
"Facebook has long been a place where people turn to share their experiences, particularly when they're connected to controversial events on the ground, such as human rights abuses, acts of terrorism and other violent events," said a spokeswoman."Facebook has long been a place where people turn to share their experiences, particularly when they're connected to controversial events on the ground, such as human rights abuses, acts of terrorism and other violent events," said a spokeswoman.
Express concernsExpress concerns
But the decision has been criticised by law enforcers around the world.But the decision has been criticised by law enforcers around the world.
Following a complaint from a member of the local community, South Australia Police (SAPOL) registered a complaint with Facebook about a video which appeared to show the decapitation of a woman. After being contacted by a member of the local community, South Australia Police (SAPOL) registered a complaint with Facebook about a video which appeared to show the decapitation of a woman.
The origin of the film is not known.
Facebook advised SAPOL they would not be removing the video.Facebook advised SAPOL they would not be removing the video.
Shelaye Boothey, director of SAPOL's media and public engagement section, told the BBC: "Facebook advised us that they had reviewed the video and found, 'It did not violate our community standard on graphic violence'. Our team then spoke with a representative of Facebook about the decision, but were advised that the video would remain in place as a platform for community debate. Shelaye Boothey, director of SAPOL's media and public engagement section, told the BBC: "Facebook advised us that they had reviewed the video and found, 'It did not violate our community standard on graphic violence'. Our team then spoke with a representative of Facebook about the decision, but were advised that the video would remain in place as a platform for community debate.
"Ultimately this is a decision that Facebook is entitled to make, however anyone concerned with the publishing of the video should continue to express their concerns through the appropriate Facebook channels," she added."Ultimately this is a decision that Facebook is entitled to make, however anyone concerned with the publishing of the video should continue to express their concerns through the appropriate Facebook channels," she added.