France French constitutional court blocks most of online hate speech law The law, which was passed and adopted by France's parliament last month, required online platforms and search engines to remove hateful or terrorist content within 24 hours of it being posted, risking fines of up to €1.25 million. 19/06/2020
France French MP behind online hate speech law accused of 'racist' comments She has denied the allegations and said she would file a defamation claim. 15/05/2020
France French lawmakers adopt bill on removing hate content online The law allows for fines of up to €1.25 million but critics say it would curtail the democratic right to freedom of expression. 13/05/2020
Lithuania Gay couple wins online hate speech case against Lithuania A Facebook post showing a photograph of a gay couple kissing triggered hundreds of online hate comments, including death threats. The European Court of Human Rights ruled against Lithuania for failing to prosecute perpetrators. 15/01/2020
USA Suspected killer of mob boss was swayed by hate speech, lawyer says What happened "will be shown to be directly related to the hate that people are bombarded with every day on the internet and elsewhere," the lawyer said. 26/03/2019
World Parade politics: Are Flemish carnivals offensive or satire?︱Raw Politics A Belgian MEP and a hate speech advisor debate over who's right. 06/03/2019
France A law against cyber-hate is being developed in France Online hate is rampant, but a French bill in development for this year is trying to limit it. Here's how. 11/01/2019
United Kingdom London mayor shares racist hate mail in viral video Muslim mayor Sadiq Khan reads out expletive-laden hate speech in the video, which Has so far attracted 170,000 views on Facebook. 13/03/2018