The EU's Council of Europe has published draft plans to combat racism on the internet.
The draft protocol is aimed at criminalising the dissemination of racist or xenophobic material via computer networks.
The document will complement the Council's Cybercrime Convention, which was opened for signature last November.
The new protocol will set out definitions of racist or xenophobic material and suggest a framework for law enforcement practice.
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Mr Henrik Kaspersen, the president of the Experts Committee responsible, expects the protocol to be finalised by the summer.
AP