Memory and punishment : historical denialism, free speech and the limits of criminal law / Emanuela Fronza.
2018
KZ7180 .F76 2018 (Mapit)
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Memory and punishment : historical denialism, free speech and the limits of criminal law / Emanuela Fronza.
Imprint
The Hague, The Netherlands : Asser Press, [2018]
Description
xxxix, 217 pages ; 25 cm.
Series
International criminal justice series ; v. 19.
Summary
This book examines the criminalisation of denials of genocide and of other mass atrocities in Europe and discusses the implications of protecting institutional historical memory through criminal law. The analysis highlights the tensions with free speech, investigating the relationship between criminal law and historical memory. The book paves the way for a broader discussion about fake news, 'post-truth' scenarios, and free expression in a digital world. The author underscores the need to protect well-founded factual records from the dangers of misinformation. Historical denialism and the related jurisprudence represent a key step in exploring this complex field. The book combines an interdisciplinary approach with criminal law methodology. It is primarily aimed at academics, practitioners and others who wish to deepen their understanding of historical denialism, remembrance laws, 'speech crimes' and freedom of expression.
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This book examines the criminalisation of denials of genocide and of other mass atrocities in Europe and discusses the implications of protecting institutional historical memory through criminal law. The analysis highlights the tensions with free speech, investigating the relationship between criminal law and historical memory. The book paves the way for a broader discussion about fake news, 'post-truth' scenarios, and free expression in a digital world. The author underscores the need to protect well-founded factual records from the dangers of misinformation. Historical denialism and the related jurisprudence represent a key step in exploring this complex field. The book combines an interdisciplinary approach with criminal law methodology. It is primarily aimed at academics, practitioners and others who wish to deepen their understanding of historical denialism, remembrance laws, 'speech crimes' and freedom of expression.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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STA
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KZ7180 .F76 2018
Language
English
ISBN
9462652333
9789462652330
9789462652330
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