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Council of Europe's work on Hate Speech

Hate speech, whether online or offline, poses a threat to democracy and human rights. To address it constitutes an urgent challenge in all Council of Europe member States. The Council of Europe standards and practices related to addressing hate speech guides the work of the expert committee.

 

 Background document for ADI/MSI-DIS

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