Hate Speech and Freedom of Expression Laws

This program provides a detailed examination of the legal frameworks governing freedom of expression and the regulation of hate speech globally. It analyzes foundational documents like the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights alongside regional mandates such as the EU Framework Decision 2008/913/JHA. Participants will explore the specific legislative responses of various nations, contrasting the criminalization of incitement in Europe and Canada with the constitutional protections of the First Amendment in the United States. The course specifically breaks down the distinction between laws designed to preserve public order and those intended to protect human dignity.