In a newly published book, A Free and Regulated Press, I ask: why are newspapers not regulated on a compulsory basis, as broadcasters are? There are several pragmatic reasons, of course, but what, if any, are the principled reasons? Continue reading
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Month: June 2020 (Page 2 of 3)
Two years ago, the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into operation. In this article I discuss the impact the GDPR has had on privacy and data protection regulation in Kenya and lessons we may draw from its two years of existence. Continue reading
Studies have suggested social media is rife with disinformation, with surveys showing a high proportion of people have been exposed to false or misleading claims about COVID-19, fuelling dramatic headlines. Continue reading
The tragic death of George Floyd on 25 May 2020 whilst being detained by the police in Minneapolis has been the focus of many headlines over the past few weeks, dominating the media landscape. Continue reading
On 8 June 2020, Nicklin J handed down judgment in the Defendants’ favour in Tinkler v Ferguson [2020] EWHC 1467 (QB), striking out a malicious falsehood action brought by the former executive director. Continue reading
Columbia Global Freedom of Expression seeks to contribute to the development of an integrated and progressive jurisprudence and understanding on freedom of expression and information around the world. It maintains an extensive database of international case law. This is its newsletter dealing with recent developments in the field. Continue reading
During the Consumer Policy Research Centre 2019 Conference, Mr. Rod Simms, the incumbent chairman of Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (‘ACCC’), addressed the issue of data security in the contemporary era of growing digital economies. Continue reading
As Black Lives Matter protests swept through parts of Britain after the killing of George Floyd in the US, a self-described Conservative student, James Yucel, became so disillusioned with what he interpreted as left-wing bias at the BBC that he established a campaign that he christened “Defund the BBC”. Continue reading
The most recent annual Judicial Statistics – those for 2019 – again show a substantial increase in the number of issued defamation claims. These are up by 22% on 2018 and 107% on 2017. Continue reading
In recent weeks, the House of Commons select committee on justice has been assured by members of the government, judiciary and court service that open justice continues, despite changes to the nature of physical hearings, and increased use of technology for many types of hearings. Continue reading
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