Blind lawsuits: a new legal measure to fight online hate speech. Will it paralyse the court system?

The new Polish “anti-hate law” introduces blind lawsuits, a novel legal mechanism that allows individuals to sue anonymous online perpetrators. To initiate such a lawsuit, a motion must be filed with the court compelling service providers, such as online forums or social media platforms, to disclose the identity of the author of the harmful post. The court is then obligated to issue an injunction to the provider within seven days. This measure may be a positive development in the fight against online hate speech. – Michał Włodarczyk comments for Newseria Biznes.

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