الإنترنت و حرية التعبير : تحديات جديدة للمبادئ الموحدة لحقوق الإنسان

Abstract EN

Development of technology not only provides better and quicker access to information, but also allows for the creation of new alternative sources of information, through blogging and social networking websites.

In some cases such self-publishing can be the only source of information; While the democratising potential of the Internet is obvious, one should be aware of some concerns that exist about the use of those new technologies, in particular their use for criminal means.

While governments have a legitimate right and even obligation to punish and prevent cyber-crime, safeguards are necessary to ensure that governments do not abuse their power and that freedom of expression is not denied under the pretext of protecting society from online crime.