Understanding Hate Speech and Incitement in Media and Freedom of Expression Law
This workshop explores the legal implications surrounding hate speech, incitement, and freedom of expression. It delves into the prohibition of propaganda for war, advocacy of hatred, and the balance between state obligations and freedom of speech. Through case law examples like the Jersild case and
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Meta's Role in Amplifying Anti-Rohingya Hate on Facebook
The investigation findings reveal Meta's failure to address hate speech and incitement against the Rohingya people on Facebook, resulting in a platform that amplified and promoted harmful content. Despite admitting in 2018 that more needed to be done, Meta's business model of data collection and eng
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The Mangrove Nine: Struggle for Justice in Notting Hill
The Mangrove Nine were nine individuals arrested in 1970 for incitement to riot during a peaceful protest outside the Mangrove restaurant in Notting Hill, London. Despite facing initial charges and a controversial trial, the case marked a significant moment in the fight for Civil Rights in Britain a
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Criminazisation of Peaceful Expressions: A Case Study of India
Indian governments use laws like sedition and defamation to stifle dissent, despite PM Modi's call for free speech. The sedition law, a colonial-era relic, is used against activists and critics, with vague language allowing misuse. Famous cases, including the arrest of Kanhaiya Kumar, highlight the
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