Deputy chief of Broadcasting Authority to address lecture on disinformation tonight
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Celene Craig
The deputy chief executive of the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) will join a panel of experts for tonight’s Hibernian Law Journal annual lecture on the challenges of online disinformation.
Celene Craig will be joined on the panel by Professor Lorna Woods OBE, professor of internet law at the University of Essex, and Paul Quigley, CEO and co-founder of NewsWhip, an Irish company tracking online disinformation.
Mr Justice Michael Twomey, the Journal’s judge-in-residence, will chair the panel discussion, which will focus on the impact of online disinformation on society and democracy, with each speaker addressing the challenges this can present for businesses, policy makers and regulators.
Julia Launders, deputy editor for development and events of the Hibernian Law Journal, said: “The recent proliferation of false information online has been the subject of concern for individuals and regulators alike.
“The Hibernian Law Journal is delighted to have assembled such a distinguished panel to explore the impact of disinformation on society and discuss future regulatory solutions to this growing online challenge.”
Registration for the free event is necessary via Eventbrite and attendees will be eligible for one hour of CPD.
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