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Foreign travel advice Indonesia
FCDO advises against all travel to parts of Indonesia.
Foreign travel advice Romania
Warnings and insurance Still current at: 24 April 2024 Updated: 23 April 2024 Latest update: Information related to drug offences and Romanian music festivals (under 'Laws and cultural differences' subheading on the 'Safety and security' page).
Foreign travel advice The Gambia
Warnings and insurance Still current at: 23 April 2024 Updated: 22 April 2024 Latest update: Ferry services between Banjul and Barra have been suspended until further notice; The Islamic Summit of the OIC (Organisation of Islamic Cooperation) will be held in Banjul on 4-5 May; road closures and delays at Banjul International Airport ('Safety and security' page).
Foreign travel advice China
Warnings and insurance Still current at: 23 April 2024 Updated: 22 April 2024 Latest update: Updated information on flooding (‘Safety and security’ page).
Guidance Living in South Korea
Information for British citizens moving to or living in South Korea, including guidance on residency, healthcare, driving and more.
Proposed New Copyright Laws Would Seriously Impact Social Media
Given that Australia ranks as one of the worst offenders for illegal downloads, it is not surprising that it wants to clean up its act and introduce stricter laws that limit improper use of copyrighted content.
While the new law has yet to been implemented, a leaked government paper has raised concerns that Australia may be taking one step too far in redressing the balance. The leaked document makes reference to the requirement for internet service providers (ISPs) to take measures to discourage or reduce online copyright infringement and makes suggestions as to how this can be achieved, such as blocking overseas sites that host pirated material and ensuring that its subscribers do not download material illegally. The document also calls for better rights of redress for copyright holders, allowing for easier enforcement against infringements, such as forcing ISPs to remove or block access to sites that host pirated material. There would be obvious implications for social networking users who would need to use caution when posting and sharing material in order not to fall foul of copyright infringement.