This Act is one of the main laws addressing hate speech, both offline and online. It makes it illegal to use threatening, abusive, or insulting words or behavior intended to incite hatred based on characteristics such as race, religion, or sexual orientation.
Other Legislation from United Kingdom
Act on Cybercrime/Online Intellectual Property Protection
- Computer Misuse Act 1990 (CMA)
- Data Protection Act 2018
- Digital Economy Act 2017
- Fraud Act 2006
- Online Safety Act 2023
- The Copyright, Designs, and Patents Act 1988 (CDPA)
- The Trade Marks Act 1994
Cooperation and International Efforts
Criminal Code/Law Enforcement
Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection
- Computer Misuse Act 1990
- National Security and Investment Act 2021
- Network and Information Systems (NIS) Regulations 2018
- Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021
- The Investigatory Powers Act 2016 (IPA)
Data Protection and Privacy
Illegal Gambling
Online Hate Speech and Illegal Content