The chapter delves into the complexities of managing hate speech and censorship in the context of rising concerns over misinformation and foreign interference. It explores the challenges of enacting new regulations internationally and nationally, highlighting issues with data collection and defining hate speech. The discussion warns against potential top-down approaches leading to increased censorship and emphasizes the importance of transparency in combating these trends.
Paul Coleman is executive director of Alliance Defending Freedom and has been involved in more than 20 cases before the European Court of Human Rights. He is the author of Censored (2016), about the rise of European hate crime laws. He joins UnHerd’s Freddie Sayers to demystify the inner workings of the international censorship complex.
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