NSU Research Contributions
Title : The Application of the Law of Criminal Defamation to Inflammatory Comments Made on Social Networking Sites: A New Role for an Old Law?
Authors : Niloufer Selvadurai ,Md. Rizwanul Islam
| Journal Title: Criminal Law Journal | Volume Number: 36 | Publication Year : 2012 | Issue Number: 1 |
| Index: other (Hein Online, Lexis Nexis, West Law) | Ranking: No Ranking | ISSN: 00111287 | Publisher Name: Thomson Reuters / Practitioner legal database publication |
| Pages : 38-49 | |||
| Funding Source : None |
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Direct Sustainable Development Goals : SDG16 Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions |
Indirect Sustainable Development Goals : SDG9 Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure |
Sustainable Development Sub Goals : Promote rule of law and equal access to justice |
| Impact statement: This article critically evaluates the application of criminal defamation laws to inflammatory comments made on social networking sites, questioning the effectiveness and relevance of old laws in addressing modern online behavior. It investigates the legal complexities surrounding online defamation, particularly the tension between protecting individuals from harm and safeguarding freedom of expression. By discussing case law and legal precedents, the paper explores whether existing defamation laws are adequate for regulating online speech or whether new legislative approaches are required to balance public interest and individual rights in the digital age. | Collaboration: Other | Keywords: • Criminal Defamation • Social Media • Inflammatory Comments • Free Speech • Digital Rights • Internet Regulation • Socia |
