Hate speech and incitement to hatred 2012, para. 78
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- Given that blasphemy laws do not comply with the above-mentioned criteria, the Special Rapporteur urges States to repeal them and to replace them with laws protecting individuals' right to freedom of religion or belief in accordance with international human rights standards. In addition, any law that provides for disproportionate sanctions for the expression of opinions, such as the death penalty, should be repealed immediately. Similarly, the Special Rapporteur calls upon States to repeal laws that prohibit discussion of historic events. Just as religion, history should always be open to discussion and debate.
- Legal status
- Non-negotiated soft law
- Body
- Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Means of adoption
- N.A.
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Social & Cultural Rights
- Year
- 2012
- Paragraph type
- Conclusion / Recommendation
- Reference
- SR Freedom of Opinion, Report to the UNGA (2012), A/67/357, para. 78.
- Paragraph info
- Conclusion / Recommendation
- Paragraph number
- 78
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