Instagram vows to shut accounts after racist abuse of footballers
b'Instagram vows to shut accounts after racist abuse Instagram vows to shut accounts after racist abuse Facebook has responded to calls to step up efforts to combat racist abuse by announcing new penalties for its users, but questions were immediately raised as to whether the measures go far enough.\\nEnglish football authorities did not comment on Wednesday but are expected to demand more action this week, by calling on those at the top of social media companies to take personal responsibility.\\nInstagram said users who send abusive direct messages (DMs) will face the possibility of their account being permanently blocked and Facebook, which owns Instagram, reiterated its commitment to \\u201ccooperation with UK law enforcement authorities on hate speech\\u201d, including the sharing of personal information.'