The UK government is establishing a new elite police unit, named the National Internet Intelligence Investigations Team (NIII), tasked with monitoring social media for anti-migrant rhetoric and early signs of protest and public dissent. This initiative, coordinated by the Home Office, involves detectives seconded from police forces across the UK. The unit's creation comes amid ongoing anti-migrant protests and concerns about potential summer unrest. The move coincides with the introduction of new online safety laws that limit what unverified users can view and share on social platforms. The Department for Technology has acknowledged previously policing social media posts related to "two tier justice" during last year's riots and stated it makes "no apologies" for this action. The establishment of this unit has sparked debate over civil liberties and free speech, with critics questioning whether the police will excessively scrutinize social media posts to find individuals to prosecute.