"Written by a public policy advisor for fellow practitioners in politics and public life, this book discusses significant practical and moral challenges regarding internet governance and freedom of speech, particularly when responding to content that is legal but harmful. Policy makers and professionals working for governmental institutions need to strike a fair balance between protecting from harm and preserving the right to freedom of expression. And because merely passing laws does not solve complex social problems, governments need to invest, not just regulate.
This book tackles hard questions about internet governance, hate speech, cancel culture and the loss of civility, and illustrates principled pragmatism applied to perplexing policy problems. Furthermore, it presents counter-speech strategies as alternatives and complements to censorship and criminalisation."
Introduction: After Christchurch
Regulating Harmful Digital Communication : - Challenges in Regulating Online Content. -The Business Models of Big Tech.- Deplatforming and Democratic Legitimacy.
Hate, Harm and the Limits of Censorship : -Regulating Hate Speech. -Free Speech and Its Limits.- Hate, Harm and the Liberal State.- Striking a Fair Balance When Regulating Free Speech.- Counter-Speech Is Everyones Responsibility.- Conclusion: Cleaning Up After the Party..
