Law & social media

Social media platforms as both a help and a hindrance to law and justice: the benefits and risks of sharing and commenting online

Clara Reinhard / Katharina Stadler
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Gender bias in rape cases

A critical look at current legislation and debunking false assumptions and stereotypes about sexual violence.

Cindy Peine / Emma Sundt
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Controlling Hate Speech: AI, Free Speech, and the Ethics of Moderation

Appropriate regulation of hate speech in the digital age: challenges and responsibilities

Rüdiger Hilt / Sebastian Langner
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Social media and war crimes – The chances and risk of social media for the prosecution of war crimes in the Ukraine War

The War in Ukraine is one of the most documented conflicts in history, but not just by media outlets.

Aisling Peköz / Joos Schweickhardt
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"World's best podcast"

Dive into the world of mis- and disinformation to see what happens when the pen and the sword team up to become a most dangerous weapon.

Marina Kahlert / Theresa Löblein
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The romanticisation of perpetrators on TikTok

The intriguing and controversial world of TikTok, where a concerning trend has emerged – the romanticisation of perpetrators.

Christian Protzen / Sophie Protzen
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Data Uncovered: Privacy Matters

Discover the world of data protection and privacy in the digital era - how social media platforms collect and use your personal data.

Anna Maier / Rebecca Rieß
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Bounty hunting in the USA as shown on TV and in social media

Unthinkable in Europe, bounty hunters are a common sight in many states of the USA. It is not surprising that they are also depicted by both traditional and online media.

Süeda Kanatli / Linda Koch
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Prosecution through social media - help or hindrance?

Social media should be enjoyed with caution. Anything we post can and most likely will be used against us if necessary.

Tim Reinhold / Maximilian Zech
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Open source intelligence - a new source of compelling evidence?

A whole new field of fact-finding is emerging from the combination of newly implemented technology and the prosecutor’s goal of obtaining a conviction.