South Africa's Criminalization of “Hurtful” Comments: When the Protection of Human Dignity and Equality Transforms into the Destruction of Freedom of Expression

Ryan F. Haigh

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South Africa's Criminalization of “Hurtful” Comments: When the Protection of Human Dignity and Equality Transforms into the Destruction of Freedom of Expression

Author: Ryan F. Haigh (Washington University School of Law)

Abstract

Keywords: Hate speech -- South Africa, Dignity, Constitutional law, Cost effectiveness

How to Cite: Haigh, R. (2006) “South Africa's Criminalization of “Hurtful” Comments: When the Protection of Human Dignity and Equality Transforms into the Destruction of Freedom of Expression”, Washington University Global Studies Law Review. 5(1).