For Tyler Kay and Jordan Parlour, justice for what they posted on social media has come fast and heavy.
Kay, 26, and Parlour, 28, have been sentenced to 38 months and 20 months in prison respectively for stirring up racial hatred online during the summer riots.
Charges in the aftermath of the disorder felt like a significant moment, in which people had to face real-life consequences for what they said and did online.
There was widespread recognition that false claims and online hate contributed to the violence and racism on British streets in August. In their wake, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said social media “carries responsibility” for tackling misinformation.
