Company accused of being late with move to succor curb outside attempts to sway referendumFacebook is blocking all foreign spending on advertising around Ireland’s upcoming referendum on abortion in an effort to adhere to the “principles of the country’s election spending laws. With just over two weeks to move until the 25 May vote on liberalising Ireland’s strict abortion laws, Facebook announced it would restrict advertising to organisations and people based in the Republic. The move follows accusations that attempts beget been made to swing votes across the world through foreign-funded campaigns and so-called astroturfing. Related: Ireland sets May date for historic abortion referendum Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com