Lying in politics is nothing new. And while state and political actors have always enjoyed an outsized influence on public discourse, the digital age provides an abundance of new tools for these actors to magnify their voices in unprecedented ways. Across the globe, these actors are leveraging the advantages of social media to disseminate disinformation for the purpose of improperly manipulating public opinion. Continue reading
The International Forum for Responsible Media Blog
Month: January 2022 (Page 3 of 3)
If there was anyone left who believed that the British press was capable of regulating its own conduct, that faith has now been conclusively destroyed. Continue reading
It is rare in Belgium for people who take part in the public debate, such as journalists and academics, to have to defend themselves in criminal court in a private prosecution for defamation. Three times in a row, this type of criminal procedure has recently proven to have little or no chance of success and mainly serves to legally harass the defendant. Continue reading
Advertising regulation remained in the spotlight in 2021, with several developments on so many fronts. This post provides a list of important highlights from the last twelve months. Continue reading
The owners of the Mail on Sunday have finally capitulated in the privacy and breach of copyright case brought by the Duchess of Sussex, abandoning any idea of a further appeal and agreeing to pay an undisclosed sum in settlement. Continue reading
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