FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION AS AN INSTRUMENT OF PEACE-BUILDING
Keywords:
Freedom of expression, Free political speech, Peace-building, Tolerance, DiversityAbstract
In this study, it would be conceptualized, how freedom of expression serves the social analysis of historical tragedies and conflicts, and what are the acceptable limits of free discussion on historically or politically sensitive events. My main purpose is to deliver the peace builder function of freedom of expression: within which circumstances could unlimited political discussion support the processing of post conflicts, and when the free expression of certain views just targets to cause severe moral and or even physical harm to particular people. My study will be based on two main strands of sources: the jurisprudence of national and international judicial bodies; and outstanding academic contributions from the field of freedom of expression during conflict post-conflict periods.3 As the outcome of my research, a global minimum standard would be proposed to resolve the conflicts of free political speech and the interest to protect the social order and cohesion, which may be a relevant point of reference for national and international judicial and legislative bodies. This research will open up new perspectives in the field of freedom of expression, which may hopefully contribute to the proper interpretation of free discussion on historically sensitive matters of public interest. However, the main statement is, that further deep and professional discussion is needed to reconsider the importance of freedom of expression, as a crucial tool of peace building.
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