Topic: Criminal Code
The Criminal Code often serves as a tool for governments to impose restrictions on free speech under the guise of combating misinformation and hate speech. Recent proposals and legislation in various countries threaten to penalize individuals for online expression, leading to increased self-censorship among journalists and citizens alike. These developments highlight the ongoing struggle against censorship and the need to protect individual liberties in the digital area.
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Journalists Fear Self-Censorship as Cyprus Debates “Misinformation” Penalties
Amendment raises concerns over potential self-censorship and threats to press freedom amid broader European trends.
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Canada’s Globe and Mail pushes back against government’s online censorship bill
The editorial board speaks out.
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Czechia to jail people for social media posts supporting Russian invasion
“Freedom of speech also has its limits in a democratic state governed by the rule of law.”
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Proposed bill in Canada would allow people to report online “hate speech” before it even happens
A new attack on free speech.
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GiveSendGo won’t back down after court order; “Canada has absolutely ZERO jurisdiction over how we manage our funds”
Business as normal for the alternative crowd-funding platform.
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Polish man who called the president a “moron” on Facebook avoids jail
Jakub Zulczyk was facing a lawsuit.
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Quebec judge rules social platforms can’t be compelled to remove content unless it’s illegal
Though, things could soon change with proposed bills.
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Canada wants to fine people up to $50,000 for “online hate speech”
Canada’s proposals would make it one of the most oppressive nations when it comes to free expression.
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Canada’s Heritage Minister says internet censorship bill is imminent
A major blow for freedom of expression in Canada.
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Cologne mayor faces “hate speech” investigation after sharing an antisemitic post to condemn it
Europe’s laughable hate speech laws.
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Australia threatens Incels forum, showing the country’s bold new push to police the entire internet
Australia is issuing takedown notices and threats of fines and jail time to countries outside of its jurisdiction.