France: Law against hate speech including content monitoring requirements
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French hate speech law including content monitoring requirement enters into force
On 1 July 2020, the Bill aimed at combating hateful content on the internet is implemented, with a reduced scope. The Bill was significantly reduced by a ruling of the constitutional court which rendered large parts unconstitutional due to free spee…
SourceFrench hate speech law including content monitoring requirement signed into law
On 24 June 2020, the Bill aimed at combating hateful content on the internet was signed into law. The Bill was significantly reduced by a ruling of the constitutional court which rendered large parts unconstitutional due to free speech concerns. Sp…
SourceRuling by Constitutional Court that hate speech law is unconstitutional
Ruling by French Constitutional Court declares new hate speech law as unconstitutional due to issues regarding technical definitions of illicit content for take-down regulation. The court challenge had been brought by French senators after the adopt…
SourceAdoption of French hate speech law including content monitoring requirement
On 13 Mat 2020, the Bill aimed at combating hateful content on the internet was adopted by the French National Assembly. The Bill requires online platforms to remove hateful content classified as illegal within 24 hours after receiving notification.…
SourceIntroduction of French hate speech law including content monitoring requirement
On 29 March 2019, the Bill aimed at combating hateful content on the internet was introduced in the French National Assembly. The Bill would mandate online platforms to remove hateful content classified as illegal within 24 hours after receiving not…
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