1. LIBERTAD RELIGIOSA Y LIBERTAD DE EXPRESIÓN.
- Author
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PALOMINO, RAFAEL
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FREEDOM of religion , *FREEDOM of expression , *LIBEL & slander , *HATE speech ,SPANISH law - Abstract
In recent years serious conflicts between freedom of speech and freedom of religion have arisen. These conflicts have attracted the interest of Social Sciences, Law among them. This article examines those conflicts from a legal perspective, studies the concept of defamation of religion and its legal implications, analyzes the concept of hate speech concerning religion as a legitimate limitation to freedom of speech. Finally, the paper exposes the legal doctrine of the European Court of Human Rights on this topic and the Spanish legal protection of religious sentiments as well. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Published
- 2009