Poland bans “trash streams” with prison sentences for streamers who profit from violence & humiliation
- Poland has criminalized so-called “trash streaming,” with creators now facing up to five years in prison for broadcasting violence, abuse, and the humiliation of others for money or online popularity.
- Polish President Karol Nawrocki signed the legislation into law on July 17, introducing penalties of up to five years behind bars for the most serious offenses.
- The law makes it a crime to publicly distribute online content for financial or personal gain that depicts serious crimes, animal abuse, or the degrading treatment of another person.
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- Poland has criminalized so-called “trash streaming,” with creators now facing up to five years in prison for broadcasting violence, abuse, and the humiliation of others for money or online popularity.
- Polish President Karol Nawrocki signed the legislation into law on July 17, introducing penalties of up to five years behind bars for the most serious offenses.
- The law makes it a crime to publicly distribute online content for financial or personal gain that depicts serious crimes, animal abuse, or the degrading treatment of another person.
Sources: Dexerto