Sunstein in 2009 published yet another book on hate speech and extremism being encouraged by the sameness of content available in a multi-choice world.
Monday, 31 January 2011
Saturday, 29 January 2011
Article 19, ICCPR 1966 - compare with Article 10 ECHR
2. Everyone shall have the right to freedom of expression; this right shall include freedom to seek, receive and impart information and ideas of all kinds, regardless of frontiers, either orally, in writing or in print, in the form of art, or through any other media of his choice.
3. The exercise of the rights provided for in paragraph 2 of this article carries with it special duties and responsibilities. It may therefore be subject to certain restrictions, but these shall only be such as are provided by law and are necessary:
(a) For respect of the rights or reputations of others;
(b) For the protection of national security or of public order (ordre public), or of public health or morals.
Thursday, 27 January 2011
Council of Europe: 47 members now, but no 'Stans
This is the map of Council of Europe members - all of whom must agree to abide by the European Convention, including Articles 8 and 10. It does not include the extremely violent dictatorships of Central Asia.
Monday, 24 January 2011
US perspective on anti-libel law legislation in NY, Illinois
Article provides an updated analysis on the various US attempts to prevent US disputes ending up in London courtrooms.
Friday, 14 January 2011
Simon Singh journalist to speak on libel and science at Essex 16 Feb
Maths Department hosting on the 16th Feb from 5pm: http://www.essex.ac.uk/maths/department/Winsten_Lecture.aspx
In 2008, Singh was unsuccessfully sued for libel by the British Chiropractic Association for criticising their activities in a column in The Guardian, which prompted calls for the reform of English libel laws:http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2010/apr/15/simon-singh-libel-case-dropped
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