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The Nordic countries are well known globally for their high human
rights standards and, at the same time, high degree of internet
freedom. This edited collection reveals how the Nordic countries
have succeeded in the task of protecting freedom of expression in
the new media. It contains an overview of public policy choices and
best practices of domestic online companies, which have the
aspiration of finding global acceptance. Reviewing the topic of
freedom of expression in new media within Nordic and Baltic
countries, this book incorporates both general themes and
interesting country-specific themes that will provide wider
knowledge on the development of freedom of expression and media law
in the online media era. A comprehensive analysis of regulation of
online media, both at the level of legislation and application of
law in courts and other authorities, are included. This book will
contribute to the ongoing discussion as to whether there is a need
to modify prevailing interpretation of freedom of expression. Human
Rights Law and Regulating Freedom of Expression in New Media
focuses on the multi-layered and complicated relationship between
internet and human rights law. It contributes to the ongoing
discussion regarding the protection of freedom of expression on the
internet in the context of various doctrines of constitutional law,
including the proliferation of constitutional adjudication. It will
be of interest to researchers, academics, policymakers, and
students in the fields of human rights law, internet law, political
science, sociology, cultural studies, media and communications
studies and technology.
The Nordic countries are well known globally for their high human
rights standards and, at the same time, high degree of internet
freedom. This edited collection reveals how the Nordic countries
have succeeded in the task of protecting freedom of expression in
the new media. It contains an overview of public policy choices and
best practices of domestic online companies, which have the
aspiration of finding global acceptance. Reviewing the topic of
freedom of expression in new media within Nordic and Baltic
countries, this book incorporates both general themes and
interesting country-specific themes that will provide wider
knowledge on the development of freedom of expression and media law
in the online media era. A comprehensive analysis of regulation of
online media, both at the level of legislation and application of
law in courts and other authorities, are included. This book will
contribute to the ongoing discussion as to whether there is a need
to modify prevailing interpretation of freedom of expression. Human
Rights Law and Regulating Freedom of Expression in New Media
focuses on the multi-layered and complicated relationship between
internet and human rights law. It contributes to the ongoing
discussion regarding the protection of freedom of expression on the
internet in the context of various doctrines of constitutional law,
including the proliferation of constitutional adjudication. It will
be of interest to researchers, academics, policymakers, and
students in the fields of human rights law, internet law, political
science, sociology, cultural studies, media and communications
studies and technology.
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