Categories, Balancing, and Fake News: The Jurisprudence of the European Court of Human Rights

Sardo, Alessio

doi:10.1017/cjlj.2020.5

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“…Fake news should not be confused with journalistic errors or completely made-up stories. 67 The errors made by press shall be protected by the Convention if the journalist had been acting in good faith and on occasion of responsible journalism. Made-up stories shall be considered as fake news if they are presented in way that pretend to be truth.…”

Section: Definition Of Fake Newsmentioning

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Definition and Regulation as an Effective Measure to Fight Fake News in the European Union

Mazur

Chochia

2022

European Studies

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Summary Fake news is relevant in most countries of the world; nowadays the disinformation and fake news are of great importance as they greatly affect different political and social aspects of public life including healthcare, elections, migration, economy, etc. People are free to express themselves in different forms on the Internet, including publishing any content due to the freedom of expression. In order to understand how to legally frame fake news, it should first be clearly defined. The problem of disinformation and fake news is closely connected to the fact that providing a new law on fake news is likely to not just overlap but even often to conflict with the legislations that guarantee freedom of expression as fundamental freedom in the European Union. After considering existing laws, comparing, and analyzing measures taken to combat fake news, it appears that legislation may lead to over-censoring, violating freedom of expression. For effective fighting with fake news and its negative impact on the EU public, regulation on fake news is not necessary, it brings more legal issues than benefits to combating the dissemination of disinformation. Clearly defining the borderline between fake news and lies in the context of freedom of expression can therefore be more useful, taking a balancing approach. The general public is in many cases lacking media literacy and it can be improved by strengthening the role of media, which should be more consistent and be aimed at educating modern society.

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Section: Definition Of Fake Newsmentioning

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Definition and Regulation as an Effective Measure to Fight Fake News in the European Union

Mazur

Chochia

2022

European Studies

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Limitations on freedom of expression in practice of the European Court of Human Rights and the notion of disinformation

Đukanović¹

2021

Nauka bezbednost policija

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The phenomenon of disinformation spreading is a well-known phenomenon. The problem has intensified primarily due to advances in technology. In addition, there is an increased desire for additional information in circumstances of uncertainty and crisis. Some states even resorted to vague or too strict laws or derogations of rights in case of public emergency. While examining whether there is a need for interference with freedom of expression, it seems that the European Court of Human Rights does not give special relevance to the term of disinformation. Nevertheless, two key elements of disinformation can be distinguished. Disinformation is tied to the information's veracity and the intent of the information provider. When determining whether an interference with freedom of expression is justified, the European Court of Human Rights gives these elements some weight, along with comprehensive analysis of other relevant factors. Fear from spreading disinformation must not lead the authorities to simply adopt strict and/or vague laws with severe penalties, which might fail to meet the requirements of freedom of expression protection. However, the term of disinformation can have value in policymaking directed at raising the credibility of information in general.

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Halkı Yanıltıcı Bilgiyi Alenen Yayma Suçunun Anayasallığı

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2024

Türk-Alman Üniversitesi Hukuk Fakültesi Dergisi

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Çoğulcu demokratik sistemin tesis edilmesinde ifade özgürlüğünün oynadığı rol inkâr edilemez. Söz konusu özgürlük, alternatif bilgi kaynaklarına erişimin önünü açarak kamuoyunun bilgi edinme hakkına hizmet eder. Ancak, bu noktada, Türk hukukunda, 12.10.2022 tarih, 7418 sayılı Kanun’un 29. maddesi ile “Halkı yanıltıcı bilgiyi alenen yayma suçu” (TCK md. 217/A) ihdas edilmiştir. Adı geçen norm, ifade özgürlüğünü sınırlandırmış ve uygulamada bu durum, birçok hukuki tartışmayı beraberinde getirmiştir. İşte, anılan çalışmada, ifade özgürlüğüne ilişkin sınırlamanın anayasallığı; kanunla öngörülme, meşru amaca yönelme, demokratik toplum düzeninin gereklerine uygun olma, sınırlama konusunda zorlayıcı toplumsal ihtiyaç ve ölçülülük ilkesi (sınırlamanın yol açacağı “caydırıcı etki” ve anonim kalma hakkı üzerindeki etkisi) bakımından Türk Anayasa Mahkemesi ve İnsan Hakları Avrupa Mahkemesi içtihatları gözetilerek ayrıntılı olarak analiz edilecektir.

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Categories, Balancing, and Fake News: The Jurisprudence of the European Court of Human Rights

Cited by 3 publications

References 7 publications

Definition and Regulation as an Effective Measure to Fight Fake News in the European Union

Definition and Regulation as an Effective Measure to Fight Fake News in the European Union

Limitations on freedom of expression in practice of the European Court of Human Rights and the notion of disinformation

Halkı Yanıltıcı Bilgiyi Alenen Yayma Suçunun Anayasallığı

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