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Freedom of Expression and the Right to be Safe 2/3

Explore the importance of freedom of speech and expression in achieving human rights. Learn about limitations on freedom of expression and the responsibilities that come with exercising this right.

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Freedom of Expression and the Right to be Safe 2/3

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  1. Freedom of Expression and the Right to be Safe 2/3

  2. Freedom of Speech and Expression Following the destruction and suffering of World War II, the United Nations drafted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights(UDHR) to try to create a more just world. Article 19 of the UDHR guarantees the right of freedom of expression which is not only important in its own right but is essential if other human rights are to be achieved. This article envisages a world where people are free to: • Express their opinions • Participate in decision making and • Make informed choices about their lives Freedom of speech and expression is fundamental to any democracy. ONCE FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION IS LOST, ALL OTHER FREEDOMS FALL.

  3. Limitations on Freedom of Expression When free speech can be limited • In certain circumstances free speech and freedom of expression can be limited. Governments have to stop hate speech especially where it encourages violence. They must protect public interest or the rights and reputations of others. • Any limits on free speech and freedom of expression must be set out in laws that must be clear so everyone can understand them.

  4. Limitations on Freedom of Expression Rights and responsibilities • Free speech is one of our most important rights and one of the most misunderstood. • Use your free speech to speak out for those that are denied theirs. But use it responsibly: it is a powerful thing. Amnesty

  5. Freedom of Expression and the Right to be Safe Activity 1 There should be no laws to limit freedom of speech. In pairs write down 2 points that agree with this statement and 2 points that disagree with it.

  6. Antisemitism and Islamophobia Activity 2 • When studying a topic such as Israel and Palestine, it is important to be aware of the language you use and the attitudes you take. • Read the information and examples of Islamophobia and anti-Semitism. Can you think of some rules to help you respect the rights and opinions of others?

  7. Antisemitism and Islamophobia- definitions Oxford dictionary • Anti- Semitism: Hostility to or discrimination against Jews. • Islamophobia: Dislike of or prejudice against Islam or Muslims, especially as a political force.

  8. Example - Islamophobia Humza Yousaf, Scotland's minister for international development, has claimed that the level of Islamophobia and fear currently being felt by Muslims in Scotland has not been so intense since the 9/11 attacks on the twin towers in New York. Yousaf, an SNP MSP for Glasgow Pollok, said that he had faced a barrage of intense abuse online, including threats of physical violence, which are being investigated by the police as hate crimes. Herald Scotland Newspaper December 2015

  9. Example - Islamophobia There has been a spike in religiously motivated hate crime since the terror attacks on Paris, police in Scotland have warned. Deputy Chief Constable of Police Scotland, Iain Livingstone, issued a statement today warning that such attacks would not be tolerated. He said: "Police Scotland have investigated instances of crime since the events in Paris on Friday that have been motivated by religious hatred. "These crimes have been both online and in public. Arrests have been made.” "Police Scotland will not tolerate any form of hate crime and I urge everyone across the country to continue working together to ensure that no one feels threatened or marginalised.’ Independent newspaper November 2015

  10. Example -Anti-Semitism In the last week, SCoJeC has received around 25 reports relating to at least 12 separate anti-Semitic incidents, almost as many as in the whole of 2013. Incidents that have been reported to the police include threatening phone-calls, e-mails, and graffiti on synagogues, as well as two cases of incitement to break the criminal law. Scottish Council of Jewish Communities August 2014

  11. Example -Anti-Semitism The conflict in Gaza and Israel led to a record number of anti-Semitic hate incidents in the UK last year, figures released by a charity have shown. The Huffington Post February 2015

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