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MODERATEUKAdded 2026-03-17
Naomi Long
Minister of Justice (Northern Ireland)
Northern Ireland Executive
Freedom Threat Index60%
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Profile
Leader of the Alliance Party and Northern Ireland's Minister of Justice. Long has been an active voice on online safety and hate speech legislation as it applies to Northern Ireland, advocating for platform accountability and stronger enforcement. Northern Ireland occupies a distinctive legal position as part of the UK Online Safety Act regime while also being subject to certain EU legal frameworks through the Windsor Framework.
Key Actions & Positions
Advocates for online safety enforcement as part of Northern Ireland's justice remit
Supports stronger platform accountability for hate speech and harmful content
Engages with both UK and EU regulatory frameworks given Northern Ireland's unique legal position
Tags
northern-irelandonline-safetyplatform-regulationhate-speechjustice
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