The challenge of hate speech online
Real-world hate speech crimes are defined by reference to the special attributes of the victim. A thought experiment about hate speech in virtual worlds indicates that this approach to the criminalisation of hate speech may not be sustainable.
Keywords: hate speech; virtual worlds
Document Type: Research Article
Affiliations: School of Law, Queen Mary University, London, UK
Publication date: 01 June 2009
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