مجلة الدراسات القانونية والاقتصادية
Volume 9, Numéro 1, Pages 874-887
2026-06-01

"the Objective Criminal Confrontation Of The Phenomenon Of Online Defamation And Insult Across Social Media: A Comparative Study"

Authors : Khadir Walid Tawfiq .

Abstract

Social media platforms are considered the lifeblood of the modern era, serving as a bridge that shortens distances and connects continents. However, this vast virtual world is not without its dark side, where numerous crimes have proliferated, such as the theft of accounts and websites. Among the most widespread of these crimes are defamation and insult, the incidence of which has increased alarmingly in recent times, transforming social media platforms from tools of communication into weapons for tarnishing reputations and inflicting harm upon others. Given the prevalence of this type of crime in Algeria, this study aims to clarify the stance of the Algerian legislator on the crime of defamation and insult via social media. It will conduct a substantive analysis, defining the elements of the crime and the applicable penalties for the offender, while also drawing a comparison with other legal frameworks, such as those of France and Egypt.

Keywords

Insult, Defamation, Electronic Crime, Social Media , Punishment .