Freedom of Speech under Attack
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| Rating | : | 4.87 (672 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 9462900272 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 338 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-12-06 |
| Language | : | English |
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. About the Author Afshin Ellian is professor of Jurisprudence at Leiden Law School. Gelijn Molier is associate professor at the department of Jurisprudence of Leiden Law School. He is the author and co-editor of several writings on freedom of speech
. He is the author and co-editor of several writings on freedom of speech. Afshin Ellian is professor of Jurisprudence at Leiden Law School. Gelijn Molier is associate professor at the department of Jurisprudence of Leiden Law School
Central questions were: Should a parliamentarian be allowed more freedom of expression than an 'ordinary citizen'? How should 'group insult' and 'incitement to hatred and discrimination' be interpreted? What is the significance of the European Convention on Human Rights for freedom of speech? Is there a tension between freedom of speech de iure and de facto? These questions have lost none of their importance and topicality, especially not since the terrorist attack on Charlie Hebdo. These developments necessitate a closer reflection of freedom of speech. At the same time, radicalized Muslims increasi
The lynch-pin of society examined Phillip Taylor MBE FREEDOM OF SPEECH: THE PRINCIPLES AND THE PRACTICALITIES OF THIS LYNCH-PIN OF SOCIETY EXAMINEDAn appreciation by Phillip Taylor MBE and Elizabeth Taylor of Richmond Green ChambersThere is scarcely anyone in any Western democracy that would not uphold and support. DMP75 said Five Stars. OK