War against online hate speech
Justice Minister Christiane Taubira has said she will push
for legal reforms that would help French authorities crack down on racism and
anti-Semitism online in much the same way they do with paedophilia. The
proposals include empowering French authorities to shut down websites hosting
content that is deemed illicit without prior court approval.
“Crimes recognised in public spaces must also be
recognised as such on the Internet,” Taubira told a French Jewish student group
on Sunday, echoing other recent statements on
combating terrorism. “Our challenge is to find the most appropriate
responses, but we are determined to wage an unmerciful battle against racism
and anti-Semitism on the Internet.
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