Hate Speech, Fake News and Cybercrime Laws

Introduction The phenomenon of dis- and misinformation has increased exponentially in recent times with the advent of the internet and social media platforms. While manipulating and distorting information has been squarely part of the historical record for many years, the

Introducción El fenómeno de las noticias falsas y la desinformación se ha incrementado exponencialmente en los últimos tiempos con la llegada de Internet y las plataformas de redes sociales. Si bien la manipulación y la distorsión de la información forman

Introducción Ante el avance creciente de las nuevas tecnologías a nivel global, los Estados de las Américas han tenido que resignificar sus prácticas hacia brindar una respuesta efectiva que responda a delitos cibernéticos como la pornografía infantil, robo de datos,

Introduction The increase in internet access recently has created a number of new legal challenges.  The internet is transnational and ubiquitous, and the new landscape created by the digital world has raised novel challenges when it comes to protecting fundamental

Introduction The increase in internet access in the recent past has created a number of new legal challenges. The internet is transnational, amorphous, and difficult to define, and as such the new landscape created by the digital world has often

El discurso de odio: discurso prohibido No existe una definición internacional del discurso de odio. El sistema interamericano ha hecho algunos desarrollos, pero es importante tener claro que no hay una definición universal. Algunos instrumentos, no obstante, se refieren a

Introduction Despite the importance of freedom of expression, not all speech is protected under international law, and some limited forms of speech are required to be prohibited by states.  Article 20 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights

Introduction Despite the importance of freedom of expression, not all speech is protected under international law, and some forms of speech are required to be prohibited by states.  Article 20 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR)

Introduction In today’s digital landscape, the proliferation of false news and misinformation has surged, particularly amplified by the rapid expansion of the internet and the pervasive reach of social media platforms. The manipulation and distortion of information have been prevalent