On October 27, the Spanish Congress passed a non-legislative proposal (the “Proposal”) to fight any contents inciting hatred and violence online (“hate speech”). This Proposal urges the Government to:

On October 27, the Spanish Congress passed a non-legislative proposal (the “Proposal”) to fight any contents inciting hatred and violence online (“hate speech”). This Proposal urges the Government to:
On October 27, the Spanish Congress passed a non-legislative proposal (the “Proposal”) to fight any contents inciting hatred and violence online (“hate speech”). This Proposal urges the Government to:
The preamble justifies the need for the Proposal, arguing that there is equivalent legislation in France and Germany. However, note that the Conseil Constitutionnel found that the French provision interfered with freedom of expression and annulled it.
Although non-legislative proposals are not legally binding, they are a useful political tool. In practice, these proposals allow Parliament to urge the Government to act. After passing the Proposal, the Government may initiate procedures to pass legislation including the measures recommended in the Proposal.
It is worth recalling that the European Commission is reviewing the liability regime for online intermediaries. We will keep the blog updated on any developments.
Authors: Ane Alonso e Inés Cabañas
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