Key Issues In Terms Of Regulations

Running head: RESEARCH ON REGULATION OF HATE SPEECH
RESEARCH ON REGULATION OF HATE SPEECH
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RESEARCH ON REGULATION OF HATE SPEECH1
Executive Summary
The significant objective of the report is to analyze the concept of hate speech with respect to
key issues in terms of regulations associated as well as ethics. In order to analyze the concept
of hate speech the regulations present in different countries regarding the rights and freedom
of the individuals and the aspects of violating them have been discussed. Furthermore in
terms of ethics certain theories can be applicable to the issue of hate speech. One such theory
has been examined and identified to be the ethical theory of deontology. The literature review
therefore pertains to the scope of regulation and ethics associated with hate speech.

RESEARCH ON REGULATION OF HATE SPEECH2
Introduction
The significant objective of the research is to explore the complexities associated with
the regulation of hate speech as observed in the modern age of rapidly developing
technology. Hence, in this regard, the title of the research may be stated as a research on the
complexities of regulating hate speech in the modern age of technology. The discussion of
the title will incorporate the basic trends pertaining to hate speech as well as an evaluation of
the ethical aspects related to this area of research.
Literature Review
With the emergence of the age of rapid globalization throughout the world, internet
has developed as one of the most effective and efficient means of communication established
among individuals situated across the world. Such an exponential growth of the internet as a
medium of communication has further led to the formation and growth of popular opinions
and strong beliefs among the individuals, which are often expressed in an extremist manner.
In this regard, it may be mentioned that the internet can be identified as one of the most
important products of the modern age and the technology that has developed with it. The
growth of internet services and accessibility of these services on a global scale has further
increased the usage of the different social media platforms that enable an efficient means of
engagement among these individuals (Brown, 2017). Furthermore, the individuals have also
resorted to the expression of their views and opinions on various political, social, cultural and
other aspects of life with the aid of websites (Cfr.org 2020). These websites and social media
platform widely used by the global community has enabled the exchange of information and
opinions. However, such an exchange of information and opinions requires the establishment
of certain rules and regulations pertaining to the extent to which individuals may engage in
communication with each other (Brown, 2015). Furthermore, the content of the information
shared among the various individuals across the world may also be subjected to certain