Freedom of Speech on the Web

01-Nov-2011  |  Copyright & Media Law, IT & Telecoms, Technology, Media & Telecoms


We have a fresh batch of content on our Taylor Wessing Download site which provides insights into the legal implications of the latest media and technology developments.

This month's articles take a look at "Freedom of Speech on the Web". The Internet was once thought to be a lawless space. Twitter users' potential to usurp superinjunctions is a case in point. Contrast this with claimant-friendly libel & privacy laws, and laws which can make hosts of third party content liable if they do not take it down. Where does the balance lie?

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Lawyers Niri Shanmuganathan, Graham Hann