Computer Science
3 years ago

Canada and New Zealand Crack Down on Hate Speech for Democratic Legitimacy

The Limits of Free Speech: Democratic Legitimacy in Canada and New Zealand
Alexander Winsley

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The article examines how countries like Canada and New Zealand balance free speech and hate speech to maintain democratic legitimacy. It discusses different views on democracy and critiques a theory by Robert Post. The researchers analyze how hate speech laws work in both countries to see how they uphold democratic principles.

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