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Walking A Tightrope In The Online Arena – Regulating The Freedom Of Expression, Yoong San Tan
Walking A Tightrope In The Online Arena – Regulating The Freedom Of Expression, Yoong San Tan
Singapore Law Journal (Lexicon)
Accompanying the COVID-19 pandemic is the rise of online hate speech, where the Internet and social media platforms become convenient breeding grounds for prohibited speech. While there are existing liabilities imposed on Internet intermediaries to regulate the online arena, this article explores the shortcomings of such measures. It proposes other means to complement the efforts of the intermediaries in cultivating a safer online sphere for the freedom of expression.