UEJF v. Twitter
The Paris Court of Appeal confirmed an order from the Paris Tribunal ordering Twitter to provide information on their measures to fight online hate speech.
SERAP v. Federal Republic of Nigeria
The Community Court of Justice of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) held that the Nigerian government violated the Applicants' right to freedom of expression, access to information and the media by suspending the operation of Twitter.
The Case of Idrak Mirzalizade
The Supreme Court of Russia upheld orders from lower courts and found a standup comedian guilty of inciting national hatred.
TV Today Network Limited v. News Laundry Media Private Limited
The Delhi High Court held that the right to comment on content created on social media or on television channels was a facet of the right to free speech and expression guaranteed under the Indian Constitution.
Unconstitutionality of Article 55 of the Press Act
The Constitutional Court of Colombia held that Article 55 of the Press Act Number 29 of 1944 was unconstitutional because it could lead to a self-censorship mechanism, thereby illegitimately limiting freedom of expression.
Natalia Denegri v. Google Inc. (Supreme Court)
The Supreme Court of Argentina unanimously rejected a “right to be forgotten” petition by an anchorwomen to have Google de-index embarrassing content from her past.
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