Labeling Disinformation in the Freedom of Speech Context

KASL, František. Labeling Disinformation in the Freedom of Speech Context. In Cyberspace 2020. 2020.

Basic information

• Original name: Labeling Disinformation in the Freedom of Speech Context
• Authors: KASL, František.
• Edition: Cyberspace 2020, 2020.

Other information

• Original language: English
• Type of outcome: Presentations at conferences
• Field of Study: 50501 Law
• Country of publisher: Czech Republic
• Confidentiality degree: is not subject to a state or trade secret
• WWW: Program konference
• Organization unit: Faculty of Law
• Keywords in English: disinformation; fake news; freedom of speech; ECHR; human rights

Abstract

The institutional responses to disinformation and propaganda need to be considered in the applicable legal framework for the protection of human rights. This includes the challenge of labelling the content under the freedom of expression guaranteed by Article 10 of the European Convention on Human Rights. The contribution provides an analysis from this legal perspective based on the relevant case law of the European Court of Human Rights. It firstly describes the elements of freedom of expression and then deals with the labelling of disinformation within this framework. The focus is subsequently turned to the judicially inferred permissible limitations to freedom of speech. A related issue is the underlying conflict with freedom of the press and media business. The final remarks concern the viability of the approach through (co)liability of internet service providers for user-generated content.

Links

• MUNI/G/0872/2016, interní kód MU: Name: Manipulativní techniky propagandy v době internetu

Investor: Masaryk University, INTERDISCIPLINARY - Interdisciplinary research projects