Blasphemy and Freedom of Expression: Comparative, Theoretical and Historical Reflections after the Charlie Hebdo Massacre

doi:10.1017/9781108242189

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.

‘… a balanced book that offers refreshing insights in the complexities of freedom of speech and blasphemy. Reading it is particularly worth the time of academics and professionals in the field of free speech and freedom of religion or belief, and human rights professionals and students in general.’

Cedric D'Hondt Source: Rowaq Arabi

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Blasphemy and Freedom of Expression
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Blasphemy and Freedom of Expression - Title page
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Comparative, Theoretical and Historical Reflections after the Charlie Hebdo Massacre
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Copyright page
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Contents
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Notes on Contributors
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Foreword
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Introduction
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- By András Koltay, Jeroen Temperman
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Part I - The Case of Charlie Hebdo
pp 23-84
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1 - Blasphemy in French Law
pp 25-52
From the Chevalier de la Barre to Charlie Hebdo
- By Guilhem Gil
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2 - Blasphemy and Defamation of Religion Following Charlie Hebdo
pp 53-84
- By Neville Cox
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Part II - The Right to Blaspheme
pp 85-134
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3 - Blasphemy, the Public Sphere and Democratic Self-Government
pp 87-113
- By Ian Cram
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4 - The Right to Blaspheme
pp 114-134
- By Mark Hill, Russell Sandberg
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Part III - On Western Legal Discourse against Blasphemy Laws
pp 135-256
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5 - Blasphemy, Freedom of Expression and the Protection of Religious Sensibilities in Twenty-First-Century Europe
pp 137-166
- By Peter Cumper
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6 - Rethinking Blasphemy and Anti-Blasphemy Laws
pp 167-193
- By Robert A. Kahn
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7 - Blasphemy, Defamation of Religion and Religious Hate Speech
pp 194-222
Is There a Difference That Makes a Difference?
- By John C. Knechtle
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8 - The Freedom and Restriction of Blasphemy
pp 223-256
Theoretical Perspectives
- By András Koltay
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Part IV - European Court of Human Rights and Blasphemy
pp 257-314
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9 - At the Deep End of the Pool
pp 259-293
Religious Offence, Debate Speech and the Margin of Appreciation before the European Court of Human Rights
- By Tom Lewis
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10 - ‘Mother of God, Drive Putin Away’
pp 294-314
On Blasphemy and Activist Art in the Jurisprudence of the European Court of Human Rights
- By Jeroen Temperman
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Part V - Active Blasphemy/Religious Defamation Laws
pp 315-428
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11 - Religious Insult and Blasphemy in Contemporary Finland
pp 317-338
- By Tuomas Äystö
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12 - The Blasphemy Offence in the Italian Legal System
pp 339-357
- By Cristiana Cianitto
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13 - Legal Protection of Religion in Germany
pp 358-388
- By Matthias Cornils
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14 - God’s Advocates
pp 389-410
The Multiple Fronts of the War on Blasphemy in Greece
- By Effie Fokas
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15 - Blasphemy Law in Poland
pp 411-428
- By Joanna Kulesza, Jan Kulesza
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Part VI - Dormant Blasphemy Laws
pp 429-550
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16 - The Blasphemy Ban in Denmark
pp 431-455
- By Lars Grassmé Binderup, Eva Maria Lassen
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17 - A Draft Obituary for the Offence of Blasphemy in Ireland
pp 456-479
- By Tarlach McGonagle
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