Research and analysis

COVID-19, disinformation and hateful extremism: literature review report

This report explores hateful extremism within society during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This report was produced by RAND Europe.

From:
Commission for Countering Extremism
Published
2 July 2021

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COVID-19, disinformation and hateful extremism: literature review report

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Details

This report details the findings of a literature review that explored the links between hateful extremism and false information, and identifies associated online interventions and policy responses.

The views and opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy of position of the government or the Commission for Countering Extremism.

Published 2 July 2021