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This act aims to prevent and combat discrimination, including discrimination that occurs…
This law regulates media and communication in Senegal, including provisions related to hate speech and illegal…
Implements EU Directive 2008/913/EC on combating certain forms and expressions of racism and xenophobia by means of criminal law. Hate Speech: Criminalizes hate speech, including…
Key Provisions: Scope: Prohibits discrimination based on race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, and other characteristics. Hate Speech: Includes provisions that…
Illegal Content: Addresses crimes related to the publication and distribution of illegal content online, such as pornography and defamatory…
Key Provisions: Regulatory Authority: Grants the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Telecommunications (MICITT) the authority to regulate and oversee telecommunications…
The Maintenance of Religious Harmony Act (MRHA) aims to prevent the spread of religious intolerance and hate speech that could threaten social harmony. Under this act, online…
This law makes it illegal to send or post electronic communications (including emails, social media messages, and posts) with the intention of causing distress or anxiety to the…
This regulation, issued by Indonesia’s Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (KOMINFO), focuses on electronic system providers (ESPs), including social media…
This law, established after the 2007-2008 post-election violence, defines hate speech and prohibits the dissemination of content that promotes ethnic hatred or incites violence.…
The National Media Commission (NMC) regulates the media sector in Ghana, including online media. While the NMC primarily focuses on traditional media, its guidelines and…
The Network Enforcement Act (Netzwerkdurchsetzungsgesetz, NetzDG), enacted in 2017, is Germany’s primary law for addressing online hate speech and illegal content. It applies to…
The Penal Code of Thailand contains provisions related to defamation, incitement of hatred, and offences against public order. Key aspects include: Section 326: Addresses…
The Penal Code is Singapore’s primary criminal law, and several sections within it are relevant to online hate speech and illegal…
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