Blasphemy and Freedom of Expression
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Blasphemy and Freedom of Expression

Comparative, Theoretical and Historical Reflections after the Charlie Hebdo Massacre

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Blasphemy and Freedom of Expression

Comparative, Theoretical and Historical Reflections after the Charlie Hebdo Massacre

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The tension between blasphemy laws and the freedom of expression in modern times is a key area of debate within legal academia and beyond. With contributions by leading scholars, this volume compares blasphemy laws within a number of Western liberal democracies and debates the legitimacy of these laws in the twenty-first century. Including comprehensive and up-to-date comparative country studies, this book considers the formulation of blasphemy bans, relevant jurisprudential interpretations, the effect on society, and the ensuing convictions and penalties where applicable. It provides a useful historical analysis by discussing the legal-political rationales behind the recent abolition of blasphemy laws in some Western states. Contributors also consider the challenges to the tenability of blasphemy laws in a selection of well-balanced theoretical chapters. This book is essential reading for scholars working within the fields of human rights law, philosophy and sociology of religion, and comparative politics.

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Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Year
2017
ISBN
9781108271639
Topic
Politics & International Relations
Subtopic
Human Rights
Index
Politics & International Relations

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half-title
  3. Title page
  4. Copyright information
  5. Table of contents
  6. Notes on contributors
  7. Foreword
  8. Introduction
  9. Part I The Case of Charlie Hebdo
  10. Part II The Right to Blaspheme
  11. Part III On Western Legal Discourse against Blasphemy Laws
  12. Part IV European Court of Human Rights and Blasphemy
  13. Part V Active Blasphemy/Religious Defamation Laws
  14. Part VI Dormant Blasphemy Laws
  15. Part VII Recently Abrogated Blasphemy Laws
  16. Part VIII The Future of Blasphemy Laws?
  17. Index