Christchurch attack: New Zealand tries new tactic to disrupt online extremism

Jacinda Ardern says government will double its investigative operation and track down content in a similar manner to child abuse material

The New Zealand government will create a dedicated investigative team to find and prosecute terrorist and extremist content online, seven months after a gunman live-streamed the mass murder of 51 worshippers at two Christchurch mosques.

Prime minister Jacinda Ardern said NZ$17m would be spent over four years to employ 17 new full-time staff, allowing the department of internal affairs to double its investigative, forensic, intelligence and prevention work in partnership with other countries.

Continue reading...

from World news | The Guardian https://ift.tt/2MaLPrb