I’m currently in the final stages of my PhD which is investigating whether online extremists are liable for real-world harm, with a focus on extreme misogyny. For instance, I examine whether extreme groups of the ‘Manosphere’ are liable for encouraging mass-casualty attacks should they manifest. Or whether those who give dangerous dating/romantic advice online are liable if it results in real world harm.
Prior to this I researched the criminal liability of cult members and leader for acts of extreme violence for my LLM, with a focus on Jonestown. I argued that cult leaders should be liable for the actions of their subordinates in a ‘totalist’ system, and sought to understand whether the Jonestown Tragedy ought to be characterised as murder or suicide.
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