https://stream.echo6.co/videos/watch/cbc4e273-3b97-4bae-a371-8bd80707a1d9 Pewdiepie N word controversy sparks outrage across the Internet. But few mention that his actions fall under the European hate speech laws. This is Pewdiepie N word legal defense based on the hate speech laws of the United Kingdom, where Felix lives, and European Union Code of Conduct signed with Youtube. Pewdiepie N word legal defense and Europe hate speech laws Many people who defend Pewdiepie on the basis of the right to freedom of speech fail to recognize the fact that Europe generally doesn’t have a freedom of speech. Or more precisely, many European countries have strict hate speech and libel laws. His only option for legal defense would be to prove his words were not intended to stir up racial hatred, or to be threatening, abusive, or insulting. Judges would have to determine whether this apology …. is enough to prove his intent was not a racial insult. Using his words, he probably didn’t threaten anyone, and probably didn’t abuse anyone. But insult is a very broad, general way to describe an offense and Pewdiepie’s act could well fall into this category. I think if Pewdiepie had only a million subscribers, this wouldn’t have been in headlines on more than three websites. But since he is where he is, he is often a scapegoat that is wanted to be held accountable for all the damage advertising controversy has done to Youtube. What is your take on this story? Do you feel like Pewdiepie violated some European laws? I hope this video helped you clarify the European perspective on Pewdiepie N word controversy and free speech in general. I think what’s more important about this case is not Pewdiepie, but the value of the freedom of speech itself in Western democracy. We need to have a conversation about this, but without emotions and political agenda. Freedom of speech affects us all, irrespective of political affiliations. SOURCES: United Kingdom Public Order Act 1986 http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/64/part/III/crossheading/acts-intended-or-likely-to-stir-up-racial-hatred Pewdiepie N word controversy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jdh7EQRgps Follow me: https://twitter.com/The_HatedOne_ https://www.reddit.com/user/The_HatedOne/ https://www.minds.com/The_HatedOne Help us fight for our digital rights: https://act.eff.org/ Credits: 'Free' by Chuki Beats https://www.youtube.com/user/CHUKImusic The footage and images featured in the video were for critical analysis, commentary and parody, which are protected under the Fair Use laws of the United States Copyright act of 1976. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:28:41 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html PeerTube - https://stream.echo6.co https://stream.echo6.co/client/assets/images/icons/icon-512x512.png https://stream.echo6.co/videos/watch/cbc4e273-3b97-4bae-a371-8bd80707a1d9 All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://stream.echo6.co/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder.