Meta Calls For UK Govt Rethink Over Plans To Scrap EU Laws
Facebook owner Meta is urging UK lawmakers considering legislation to scrap all retained European Union laws by 2024 to maintain some e-commerce rules to keep Britain globally competitive.
The UK government introduced legislation in September to amend, repeal or replace all EU laws automatically retained after Brexit by the end of next year.
The California-based company, which has around 4,000 full-time staff in Britain, noted 2002 electronic commerce regulations based on an EU directive limit the liability of online platforms “that act as a mere conduit”.
“This framework… is critical to maintaining an online environment that enables a thriving and diverse technology sector to flourish in the UK,” Meta said.
Source: Meta Calls For UK Govt Rethink Over Plans To Scrap EU Laws | Barron’s
