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The speech-protective framework set aside by the abuse clause and the protection of democracy. A comparative analysis of the developments and practice under the EHCR, the ICCPR and the US Constitution
Code
01D30810
Duration
01 January 2011 → 31 December 2012
Funding
Regional and community funding: Special Research Fund
Research disciplines
  • Social sciences
    • Law
Keywords
abuse clause protection of democracy subversive speech (limitation of) freedom of expression
 
Project description
 

In international human rights law, traditional free speech guarantees are often set aside when expressions are considered particularly threatening for democracy and its basic values. This research aims at analyzing and evaluating this practice and its consequences, through a comparative analysis of the limitation of freedom of expression at international level, complemented by case studies of four democratic states.