Overblocking Web blocking in the United Kingdom

many libraries in uk such british library , local authority public libraries apply filters internet access. according research conducted radical librarians collective, @ least 98% of public libraries apply filters; including categories such lgbt interest , abortion , questionable . public libraries block payday loan websites , lambeth council has called other public wi-fi providers block these sites too.

the majority of schools , colleges use filters block access sites contain adult material, gambling , sites contain malware. youtube, facebook , twitter filtered schools. universities block access sites containing variety of material. many students use proxy servers bypass this. schools censor pupils internet access in order offer protection against various perceived threats such cyber-bullying , perceived risk of grooming paedophiles; maintain pupil attention during lessons. examples of overblocking exist in school context. instance, in february 2014 website of yes scotland pro-independence campaign blocked in glasgow school while rival better pro-union website not blocked.