Norwegian Prosecution Authority v. X

Case Law
Country
Country Location

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Country Location (Lié Case Law)
Norway
Decision Date
4 mai 2016
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Criminal Sanctions
Keywords
  • Hate Speech
  • Racism
  • Social Media
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Number
16-051378MED-OTIR/08
Case Summary

The defendant who posted a racist message on the Facebook profile of a well-known singer, writer and journalist was convicted under Norway's hate speech laws. He alleged she had "slept her way into permanent leave to stay" and called on her to "move back to Africa". He was sentenced to imprisonment because he was also found to be in possession of illegal drugs.

The decision does not establish a binding or persuasive precedent within its jurisdiction.

Source URL
Columbia Global Freedom of Expression