Hate speech and incitement to hatred against minorities in the media 2015, para. 53
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Discussion over what constitutes hate speech poses a recurring dilemma vis-à-vis the right to freedom of expression and its limits. It remains necessary to protect freedom of expression while at the same time guaranteeing the rights of others, public order and, in some cases, national security. Nevertheless, as stressed by the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression, far from being incompatible, the right to freedom of opinion and expression and the prohibition of incitement to hatred are "mutually supportive", as the public debate of ideas as well as interfaith and intercultural dialogue can prevent hate and intolerance.