Hate Speech Cases

Definition

Hate speech cases refer to legal actions or instances where individuals are charged or prosecuted for using language or expressions that incite violence, discrimination, or hostility towards a particular group based on attributes such as race, religion, ethnicity, gender, etc.

Related terms

Defamation: The act of making false statements about someone with the intention of harming their reputation.

Freedom of Speech: The constitutional right that protects individuals' ability to express their opinions without government interference (subject to certain limitations).

Incitement: Encouraging or provoking others to commit illegal acts through one's words or actions.