Freedom Of Speech Vs Hate Speech

Abstract

This paper aims to examine the tricky and often contradictory relationship between free speech and hate speech regulations that exist in our liberal societies. Freedom of speech is a fundamental human right recognized in international law and is a key element of democratic values. However, this right is put to the test when speech promotes violence and fosters hatred or discrimination. The paper refers to this issue as 'Scott': A Blaze of Hate. It addresses the topic from different angles: legal, philosophical, social, and community perspectives. The discussion includes important case law and legislative approaches to tackle these concerns, presenting reasoned arguments from both sides. The tension between interests reveals how case law highlights issues of religious and national or ethnic pride. For instance, community leaders in Xinjiang from Shanxi province have faced harsh criticism in state media because a group of Uighurs and their friends believed that they should have been sent back home by their commanding officer after arriving at university a year ago