Can sanctions stop Dangerous Speech in the Central African Republic?
In January 2018, for only the third time in history, the UN issued sanctions regarding speech: this time against the…
Read MoreIn January 2018, for only the third time in history, the UN issued sanctions regarding speech: this time against the…
Read MoreThis document has been replaced by “Dangerous Speech: A Practical Guide,” released in December 2018. It is preserved here for…
Read MoreThis paper analyzes incitement in international criminal law as well as in international human rights law, building an interpretive bridge between the two bodies of law; proposes a method for distinguishing incitement from other forms of hate speech; summarizes the jurisprudence on incitement to genocide; and describes a methodology for identifying speech that has a reasonable possibility of successfully inciting genocide, suggesting ways in which this framework may be adapted for distinguishing other forms of incitement.
Read MoreSide event at the UN General Assembly, October 28, 2010. (Most relevant portion starts around 26:40.)
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