Digitaler Zuspruch
Abstract
Nonverbal reactions such as likes, shares, and GIF comments on social networks can support and spread online hate. Elisabeth Tscharke demonstrates that such interactions are therefore already punishable under current German criminal law as digital acts of endorsement and can accordingly be prosecuted.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Freedom of Expression and Defamation
Cybercrime and Law Enforcement Studies
Criminal Law and Policy
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Mohr Siebeck eBooks
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- DE
- Document type
- Book