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Jeroen Temperman (Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam) András Koltay

Blasphemy and Freedom of Expression

Comparative, Theoretical and Historical Reflections after the Charlie Hebdo Massacre

Jeroen Temperman (Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam), András Koltay

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Cambridge University Press
16 November 2017

Freedom of expression law

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.

Edited by: Jeroen Temperman (Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam), András Koltay
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 157mm, Spine: 37mm
Weight: 1.340kg
ISBN: 9781108416917
ISBN 10: 1108416918
Pages: 770
Publication Date: 16 November 2017
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Jeroen Temperman is Professor of Public International Law and Religion, and Deputy Head of the Department of International and European Union Law at Erasmus School of Law, Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam. András Koltay is Associate Professor at Pázmány Péter Catholic University Faculty of Law in Budapest, Hungary.

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

'... 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, Rowaq Arabi