Singapore's latest efforts at regulating online hate speech

• Main Authors: CHEN, Siyuan, CHIA, Chen Wei
• Format: text
• Language: English
• Published: Institutional Knowledge at Singapore Management University 2019
• Subjects: online hate speech; Singapore; Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act; POFMA; internet intermediaries; fake news; Asian Studies; Internet Law
• Online Access: https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/sol_research/2921; https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/context/sol_research/article/4879/viewcontent/SSRN_id3392146_onlinehatespeech.pdf
• Institution: Singapore Management University

The introduction of the Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act (POFMA) has been generating considerable debate and feedback. Some of the concerns raised include whether the bill unduly restricts the freedom of expression. In focusing on the hate speech provisions of the POFMA, this legislation comment situates the criticisms within the larger framework of international human rights law and international practices and proposes some ways forward to improve the regulatory framework for online hate speech.