Strong on Hate Speech, Too Strict on Political Debate - The ECtHR Rules on Politicians' Obligation to Delete Hate Speech on Facebook Page
Jahn, Jannika
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Verfassungsblog
2023-05-25
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Online hate speech is a topic that has gained importance in recent years. The Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) made an important ruling in this context on 15 May 2023 in Sanchez v. France. From a democratic theory and individual rights’ perspective, I would endorse the first decision because it tackles the so-called “silencing” and “desensitization effect” of hate speech. The second decision, however, runs the risk of adversely affecting free political debate, especially when individual politicians are called upon to delete comments by third parties.
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Jahn, Jannika
ECtHR
Facebook
Freedom of Expression
Hate Speech
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https://verfassungsblog.de/strong-on-hate-speech-too-strict-on-political-debate/
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