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Shutting down the Internet subverts democracy

Shutting down the Internet subverts democracy

by Saskia Rowley | Oct 6, 2025 | Comment, Communication Rights, Digital Justice

The Internet is the world’s digital lifeline. For the approximately 5.6 billion people connected to the Internet (some 70% of the global population), access is essential. The entire Internet cannot be switched off, but governments and other actors can temporarily...

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