Hate speech

Allowing unpopular expression that may shock, offend or disturb some people is an essential measure of free speech. ARTICLE 19 recognises that governments must prevent hate speech and incitement to violence and works to ensure that any prevention is proportionate and fair. Read more

• Press release

  Kenya: High Court lifts ban on play

  19 Apr 2013

  ARTICLE 19 welcomes a decision by the High Court to lift a ban on a play…

• Press release

  North Africa: Partnership for protection of freedom of expression, association and assembly

  27 Mar 2013

  ARTICLE 19 has organised a conference in Tunis on 21 and 22 March 2013…

• Policy brief

  

  Prohibiting incitement to discrimination, hostility or violence

  21 Dec 2012

  This ARTICLE 19 policy paper proposes a set of recommendations to be used…

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