Case Decisions and Policy Advisory Opinions
The Oversight Board reviews Meta’s content decisions to see if the company acted in line with its own policies, values and human rights commitments. The Board can choose to overturn or uphold Meta’s decision.
Case Decisions
All three types result in binding decisions that Meta must implement.
Standard
In-depth review of Meta’s decision to remove or allow a post, which includes recommendations.
Summary
Analysis of Meta’s original decision on a post when the company later changes its mind, after the Board selects the case for review.
Expedited
Rapid review of Meta’s decision on a post in exceptional situations with urgent real-world consequences.
Summary
Overturned
2025-024-FB-UA
Footage of Massacres in Syria
A user appealed Meta’s decision to remove a Facebook post of a video containing graphic footage of violence in Syria.
Summary
Overturned
2025-025-FB-UA
Link to Wikipedia Article on Hayat Tahrir al-Sham
A user appealed Meta’s decision to remove a reply to a Facebook comment that included a link to a Wikipedia article about Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS). After the Board brought the appeal to Meta’s attention, the company reversed its original decision and restored the content.
Standard
Multiple Case Decision
2025-009-FB-UA, 2025-010-FB-UA, 2025-011-FB-UA
Posts Supporting UK Riots
In reviewing three different posts shared during the UK riots of summer 2024, the Board has overturned Meta’s original decisions to leave them up on Facebook. Each created the risk of likely and imminent harm during a period of contagious anger and growing violence.
POLICY ADVISORY OPINIONS
Meta can also ask the Board for guidance on specific issues through policy advisory opinions. These are integrated into the company’s policy development process.
