Geel states that freedom of expression in the Netherlands is ‘undeniably’ under pressure. According to her, the polarization that has arisen as a result of the corona measures is an important reason for this. “We are seeing a trend in which debate is increasingly giving way to online and offline name-calling, curses and (death) threats, or even physical violence. Journalists and other media actors, such as experts, scientists, columnists and politicians increasingly have to deal with this. to make.
College of Human Rights: ‘Protect scientists better’
