UN rights expert urges countries to combat online hate speech

[JURIST] A UN independent expert on Monday urged countries to combat hate speech on the Internet [video], while simultaneously protecting freedom of speech. Special Rapporteur on Racism, Mutuma Ruteere told the General Assembly that an increase of hate websites inciting racial violence necessitates action. Ruteere called on governments, international bodies, private and public sector, and local communities to cooperate in developing a comprehensive approach to combating Internet hate speech [UN News Centre report]. Ruteere stressed that the comprehensive approach needed...

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