Poland Bans Violent and Humiliating Streams with Prison Time
Poland has enacted legislation criminalizing “trash streaming,” imposing penalties of up to five years in prison for creators who broadcast violence, abuse, or humiliation for profit or online fame. This law targets content depicting serious crimes, animal abuse, or degrading treatment, even if consent was given, aiming to end the monetization of others’ humiliation. The measure, which received broad political support, follows similar crackdowns in other countries amid increasing scrutiny of dangerous livestreams.
John Q. Hosedrinker