Blasphemy and Hate Speech: Clarifications of International Human Rights Law Standards

Eleni Polymenopoulou

doi:10.1163/9789004349155_011

Blasphemy and Hate Speech: Clarifications of International Human Rights Law Standards

Eleni Polymenopoulou^*

^*Corresponding author for this work

Brunel University London

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Abstract

This chapter explores controversies over freedom of expression focusing on the ‘grey area’ between blasphemy and hate speech. It seeks to clarify the legitimate limits of expression that may be offending to either the divine or a specific segment of the population under international human rights law. It analyses the relevant international human rights law standards, focusing on challenges related to their enforcement and offering illustrations from relevant United Nations debates.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Religion and International Law Living Together
Publisher	Brill
Pages	235-253
Number of pages	19
ISBN (Electronic)	9789004349155
ISBN (Print)	9789004349148
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1163/9789004349155_011
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 2018
Externally published	Yes

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