Social media, “trolls“ and the law
The director of public prosecutions announces a consultation, following the arrest of a man who insulted Tom Daley over Twitter.
ByFind here all of the New Statesman’s comment and analysis about social media and the digital age.
The director of public prosecutions announces a consultation, following the arrest of a man who insulted Tom Daley over Twitter.
ByDespite once declaring that "too many twits make a twat", the PM will reportedly be joining the site.
ByThe London Mayor's Twitter Q&A showed the perils of engaging with voters on digital platforms without really understanding them.
ByIf rankings arbitrarily pass over women, they are meaningless.
ByJulie Bindel questioned the existence of bisexuality. But 400 women called Sarah disagree.
ByGavin Williamson is doing just fine, okay? He’s fine. He’s never been happier, actually. Yes, the former defence secretary was…
ByThe end game of our strikingly dishonest election threw up a chain of events on Monday that encapsulate how society’s…
ByEmma tells me about some of the messages she’s gotten lately. Most of them are pretty heart-breaking. “One woman messaged…
ByThe TwitterJokeTrial appeal may be heard by Britain’s most senior judge.
ByA fresh appeal hearing is ordered before three appeal judges as the case goes on.
ByAfter racism and sexism have abounded on Twitter, perhaps we are not worthy of it.
ByLook no further for evidence that victim-blaming and misogyny are alive and well.
ByWhat online writer doesn't bait readers to get their hits fix?
ByChris Cairns has been awarded £90,000 after he was defamed on Twitter. What are the implications?
ByRichard Horton has instructed solicitor Mark Lewis.
ByThose who work for news organisations should, within reason, have a free hand in their personal twee
ByYour brief guide to the High Court case.
ByWhy social media is part of the solution not part of the problem.
ByThe privileged will do anything to distract attention from their own power.
By"There was an old man from the Nile / Of odious crocodile smile"
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