Mr Justice Michael Twomey, the Journal’s judge-in-residence, will chair a panel including Celene Craig, deputy chief executive of the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI); 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.

The annual lecture will focus on the impact online disinformation has on society and democracy, with each speaker proffering a unique perspective on the issue. The conversation will also touch on the challenge disinformation poses for regulators and policy makers, particularly at an Irish and EU level.

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.”

The online event on Tuesday 27 April, 6.30pm is free to attend, but registration is necessary via Eventbrite.