Tackling Blasphemy, Insult and Hatred in a Democratic Society
Title | Tackling Blasphemy, Insult and Hatred in a Democratic Society PDF eBook |
Author | Council of Europe European Commission for Democracy through Law |
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Pages | 343 |
Release | 2008 |
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Blasphemy, Insult and Hatred
Title | Blasphemy, Insult and Hatred PDF eBook |
Author | European Commission for Democracy through Law |
Publisher | Council of Europe |
Pages | 318 |
Release | 2010-01-01 |
Genre | Social Science |
ISBN | 9789287166784 |
Mutual understanding and acceptance is perhaps the main challenge of modern society. Diversity is undoubtedly an asset, but cohabiting with people of different backgrounds and ideals calls for a new ethic of responsible intercultural relations, in Europe and in the World. This book tries to answer a series of pertinent and poignant questions arising from these issues, such as whether it is still possible to criticise ideas when this may be considered hurtful to certain religious feelings; whether society is hostage to the excessive sensitivity of certain individuals; or what legal responses there may be to these phenomena, and whether criminal law is the only answer.
Blasphemy, insult and hatred - Finding answers in a democratic society (Science and Technique of democracy No.47).
Title | Blasphemy, insult and hatred - Finding answers in a democratic society (Science and Technique of democracy No.47). PDF eBook |
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Pages | 0 |
Release | 2010 |
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Mutual understanding and acceptance is perhaps the main challenge of modern society. Diversity is undoubtedly an asset, but cohabiting with people of different backgrounds and ideas calls for a new ethic of responsible intercultural relations, in Europe and in the world.This book tries to answer a series of pertinent and poignant questions arising from these issues, such as whether it is still possible to criticise ideas when this may be considered hurtful to certain religious feelings; whether society is hostage to the excessive sensitivity of certain individuals; or what legal responses there may be to these phenomena, and whether criminal law is the only answer. Venice Commission.
Putting Faith in Hate
Title | Putting Faith in Hate PDF eBook |
Author | Richard Moon |
Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
Pages | 174 |
Release | 2018-02-15 |
Genre | Law |
ISBN | 1108554202 |
To allow or restrict hate speech is a hotly debated issue in many societies. While the right to freedom of speech is fundamental to liberal democracies, most countries have accepted that hate speech causes significant harm and ought to be regulated. Richard Moon examines the application of hate speech laws when religion is either the source or target of such speech. Moon describes the various legal restrictions on hate speech, religious insult, and blasphemy in Canada, Europe and elsewhere, and uses cases from different jurisdictions to illustrate the particular challenges raised by religious hate speech. The issues addressed are highly topical: speech that attacks religious communities, specifically anti-Muslim rhetoric, and hateful speech that is based on religious doctrine or scripture, such as anti-gay speech. The book draws on a rich understanding of freedom of expression, the harms of hate speech, and the role of religion in public life.
Blasphemy and Freedom of Expression
Title | Blasphemy and Freedom of Expression PDF eBook |
Author | Jeroen Temperman |
Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
Pages | 771 |
Release | 2017-11-16 |
Genre | Law |
ISBN | 1108416918 |
This book details the legal ramifications of existing anti-blasphemy laws and debates the legitimacy of such laws in Western liberal democracies.
Striking a Balance
Title | Striking a Balance PDF eBook |
Author | Sandra Coliver |
Publisher | Article 19 |
Pages | 440 |
Release | 1992 |
Genre | Law |
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The Diversity of International Law
Title | The Diversity of International Law PDF eBook |
Author | Aristotle Constantinides |
Publisher | BRILL |
Pages | 720 |
Release | 2009-09-25 |
Genre | Law |
ISBN | 9047444728 |
This collection of essays pays homage to the multifarious and enduring work of Kalliopi K. Koufa, the first woman to become Professor of International Law in Greece. The volume brings together 37 contributions of renowned international law scholars from all over the world on a wide spectrum of important contemporary theoretical and practical issues. The essays reflect the multiple faces, the expanding scope and diversity of contemporary international law. Areas covered include the use of force, dispute settlement, international criminal law, international environmental law and, most notably, terrorism and human rights, areas on which the work of Professor Koufa in the United Nations and elsewhere has been particularly influential.