Social Media, Criminal Law and Legality by Higson-Bliss, Laura;

Series: Routledge Research in the Law of Emerging Technologies;

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Product details:

Edition number 1
Publisher Routledge
Date of Publication 29 October 2024

ISBN 9781032301556
Binding Hardback
No. of pages294 pages
Size 234x156 mm
Weight 453 g
Language English
Illustrations 10 Illustrations, black & white; 10 Line drawings, black & white; 4 Tables, black & white

Short description:

Utilising Lon Fuller?s conception of legality, this book argues that current legal provisions used to control online abuse aided by social media do not conform to the basic principles of legality in criminal law, in turn, threatening freedom of expression. It will be of interest to researchers in the field of criminal law and cyber law.

Long description:

Utilising Lon Fuller?s conception of legality, this book argues that current legal provisions often used to control online abuse aided by social media do not conform to the basic principles of legality in the criminal law, in turn, threatening freedom of expression.

How we regulate inappropriate behaviour online, often referred to as online abuse, particularly online abuse aided by social media, is a contemporary concern for governments across the globe. Tragedies, such as the death of a celebrity following a campaign of online abuse, often hit the headlines, followed by the same echo: there should be a law against this. Yet, in England and Wales, numerous laws exist to control, prosecute, and convict individuals who use the likes of social media to harass, intimidate, and abuse others online. So why is the law failing to keep pace with modern technology? This monograph critically examines this fundamental question, from the perspective of legality. Applying criminal law to three growing areas of concern, it covers: (1) racist speech, (2) cyberharassment/cyberstalking, and (3) the sending of abusive messages online. It then turns to examine the latest attempts by UK officials to tackle these issues through the implementation of the Online Safety Act 2023 and France?s, Germany?s, and India?s attempts to regulate social media.

The book will be of interest to researchers in the field of criminal law and cyber law, as well as online abuse, harassment, and discrimination.