International Standards on Free Speech and Intermediaries

This chapter focuses on two interconnected variables critical to the study: free speech and Internet intermediaries. It delves into the international framework to illustrate the global recognition of free speech amidst debates on competing rights and values. Additionally, the chapter explores the concept of intermediaries, highlighting the pivotal role of intermediaries in content moderation practices worldwide. Given the Internet’s universal and international character, and the global nature of content moderation, this discussion aims to provide a thorough analysis from the perspective of international recognition. This foundational analysis sets the stage for the deeper discussions that will occur later in the book.