Blasphemy in Pakistan and the elusive limitations of freedom

Martino Diez

Blasphemy in Pakistan and the elusive limitations of freedom

Martino Diez

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Abstract

The article presents the origins of Pakistani Blasphemy Law, rejecting the call for a general "protection of religions". In matters where religious views are involved, only hate speech should be punished by law. Other more strict provisions would end up endangering freedom of expression.

Lingua originale	Inglese
pagine (da-a)	N/A-N/A
Rivista	SEMINAR
Volume	667
Stato di pubblicazione	Pubblicato - 2015

Keywords

Blasphemy Law
Freedom of expression
Legge sulla blasfemia
Libertà d'espressione
Pakistan

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Blasphemy in Pakistan and the elusive limitations of freedom

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