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Promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression
- Author
- David Kaye
- Year
- 2019
- Publisher
- United Nations
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- Abstract
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In a world of rising calls for limits on hate speech, international human rights law provides standards to govern State and company approaches to online expression. In the present report, submitted in accordance with Human Rights Council resolution
34/18, the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression explains how those standards provide a framework for
Governments considering regulatory options and companies determining how to respect human rights online. The Special Rapporteur begins with an introduction to the international legal framework, focusing on United Nations treaties and the leading interpretations of provisions related to what is colloquially called “hate speech”. He then highlights key State obligations and addresses how content moderation by
companies may ensure respect for the human rights of users and the public. He concludes with recommendations for States and companies. - Language
- English