Keir Starmer: 'Whether you're directly involved' in riots or 'remotely involved, you're culpable'

The prime minister has warned that social media is not a "law-free zone" as the first rioters charged over social media posts appear in court.

Sir Keir Starmer said: "The first thing I'd say is, this is not a law-free zone. And I think that's clear from the prosecutions and sentencing. Today we're due sentencing for online behaviour.

"That's a reminder to everyone that whether you're directly involved or whether you're remotely involved, you're culpable, and you will be put before the courts if you've broken the law."

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