Examining Tort Law Frameworks for Psychiatric Harm Caused by Cyberbullying and the Accountability Gap in Digital Platform Liability

This paper examines the frameworks available to an individual experiencing cyberbullying, and argues English law's failure to hold platforms liable is structural. It traces the source of this gap to intent and omission doctrines, confirming via Canada that the gap recurs across common law systems.
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Student, Durham University

I am Faiza Malak, currently a law student at Durham University. I am excited to be commencing my research this summer and look forward to sharing updates with the network on both the breadth and depth of my work and experiences. Stay tuned!

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