Pre-war clamp down on media:

UK - Defence of the Realm Act, 1914

US - Espionage Act of 1917

UK - Regulation 18B under the Emergency Powers (Defence) Act of 1939

US - The Smith Act of 1940 (and the Great Sedition Trials)

UK - Online Safety Bill 2023 (always for your safety) now coming into full force

“We have the power to fine companies up to £18m or 10% of their qualifying worldwide revenue – whichever is greater – and in very serious cases we can apply for a court order to block a site in the UK.”