Who Hates Germany's New Hate Speech Law?
We investigate new German legislation which will force social networks to delete illegal content - or face massive fines. Some support it but critics say it restricts free speech.
We investigate new German legislation which will force social networks to delete hate speech - or face massive fines. Some support it, and the government is determined to go ahead, but critics say it will restrict free speech.
Also, how the online row over a media start-up officially endorsed by Hilary Clinton has exposed the deep split in the Democratic Party.
Plus, some of the trends of the week - including a lovelorn pianist and a seven year old neurology expert.
Presented by Kayleen Devlin
Produced by Will Yates
Picture caption: Syrian refugee Anas Modamani (left) and Goetz Froemming, a candidate for Germany’s anti-immigration AfD party, disagree about the need for Germany's tough new online speech law.
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