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Collier develops a general legal theory of speech on the basis of linguistic theory and the philosophy of language. He retraces the main conceptual stages in the expression of meaning, from natural notions of meaningfulness, through symbolism, to signification.

Freedom of expression. --- Semantics (Law) --- Law --- Philosophy. --- Jurisprudence --- Expression, Freedom of --- Free expression --- Liberty of expression --- Civil rights

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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.Considers a range of multi-disciplinary perspectives in exploring the history and current relevancy of blasphemy lawsContains comparative country studies which outline the reasons behind the abolition of blasphemy laws in certain states and where they are active or dormant elsewhereIncludes an important doctrinal debate on the legitimacy of blasphemy laws.

Blasphemy --- Freedom of expression. --- Expression, Freedom of --- Free expression --- Liberty of expression --- Civil rights --- Religious law and legislation --- Law and legislation. --- Blasphemy - Law and legislation.

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This text argues for the absolutist position on the freedom of expression, and how this principle is integral for society. This title also explores some of the most common arguments regarding freedom of expression including pornography and banning advocacy of hateful creeds.

Freedom of expression. --- Self-control. --- Self-discipline --- Self-mastery --- Control (Psychology) --- Discipline --- Expression, Freedom of --- Free expression --- Liberty of expression --- Civil rights

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Hateful thoughts and words can lead to harmful actions like the March 2019 terrorist attack on mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand. In free, open and democratic societies, governments cannot justifiably regulate what citizens think, feel, believe or value, but do have a duty to protect citizens from harmful communication that incites discrimination, active hostility and violence. Written by a public policy advisor for fellow practitioners in politics and public life, this book discusses significant practical and moral challenges regarding internet governance and freedom of speech, particularly when responding to content that is legal but harmful. Policy makers and professionals working for governmental institutions need to strike a fair balance between protecting from harm and preserving the right to freedom of expression. And because merely passing laws does not solve complex social problems, governments need to invest, not just regulate. Governments, big tech and the private sector, civil society, individual citizens and the fourth estate all have roles to play, and counter-speech is everyone's responsibility. This book tackles hard questions about internet governance, hate speech, cancel culture and the loss of civility, and illustrates principled pragmatism applied to perplexing policy problems. Furthermore, it presents counter-speech strategies as alternatives and complements to censorship and criminalisation.

Freedom of expression. --- Freedom of speech. --- Hate speech --- Law and legislation. --- Expression, Freedom of --- Free expression --- Liberty of expression --- Civil rights

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Vast changes in technologies and geopolitics have produced a wholesale shift in the way states and other powerful entities think about the production and retention of popular loyalties. Strategic communication has embraced these changes as stakes increase and the techniques of information management become more pervasive. These shifts in strategic communications impact free speech as major players, in a global context, rhetorically embrace a world of transparency, all the while increasing surveillance and modes of control, turning altered media technologies and traditional media doctrines to their advantage. This book exposes the anxieties of loss of control, on the one hand, and the missed opportunities for greater freedom, on the other. 'New' strategic communication arises from the vast torrents of information that cross borders and uproot old forms of regulation. Not only states but also corporations, nongovernmental organizations, religious institutions, and others have become part of this new constellation of speakers and audiences.

Freedom of expression. --- Telecommunication --- Globalization. --- Geopolitics. --- World politics --- Global cities --- Globalisation --- Internationalization --- International relations --- Anti-globalization movement --- Freedom of information --- Trade regulation --- Expression, Freedom of --- Free expression --- Liberty of expression --- Civil rights --- Law and legislation.