Police Investigating More Social Media Crimes

The video discusses the challenges of harassment and abuse on social media platforms like Twitter. It highlights the case of Brenda Mathot, a victim of online racism, and her experience with reporting the incident to the police. Despite an increase in crime reports involving social media, many incidents remain unreported. The video also covers high-profile cases involving public figures and the legal challenges of balancing freedom of speech with law enforcement. The importance of proportionality and adherence to the Human Rights Act in handling such cases is emphasized.

What concerns were raised regarding freedom of speech in relation to online harassment?

How do the challenges faced by social media users evolve as social media grows?