Internet Watch Foundation

Racial Issues

Question: I believe I have been discriminated against, where should I report this?

Answer: Contact the Commission for Racial Equality for advice.

Question: Where can I get legal advice regarding discrimination?

Answer: Law Centres usually have expertise in cases of discrimination.

Question: I am unsure as to what constitutes content likely to incite racial hatred on the internet

Answer: For more information on what constitues this type of content please click here

Question: What should I do if I see content likely to incite racial hatred on the Internet that I think may be potentially illegal under UK law and I believe is hosted in the UK.

Answer: Report it to the IWF

The IWF and Police will work in partnership with the hosting service provider to remove the content as soon as possible. The police may seek to bring criminal charges against the person responsible for the content.

Question: I believe I have seen content likely to incite racial hatred on the Internet that has not been assessed as potentially illegal in the UK.

Answer: The IWF cannot act under these circumstances but you may wish to contact the hosting ISP and lodge a complaint under their Acceptable Use Policy. If the content infringes their policies they might consider removing it. If you do not know who the hosting ISP is you may be able to ask your ISP for assistance in identifying them.

Question: I believe I have seen content likely to incite racial hatred on the Internet that is hosted outside of the UK.

Page Created: Wed, September 8th, 2004
Page Modified: Fri, April 27th, 2007

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