The article presents the origins of Pakistani Blasphemy Law, rejecting the call for a general "protection of religions". In matters where religious views are involved, only hate speech should be punished by law. Other more strict provisions would end up endangering freedom of expression.

Diez, M., Blasphemy in Pakistan and the elusive limitations of freedom, <<SEMINAR>>, 2015; 667 (Marzo): N/A-N/A [http://hdl.handle.net/10807/71647]

Blasphemy in Pakistan and the elusive limitations of freedom

Diez, Martino
2015

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The article presents the origins of Pakistani Blasphemy Law, rejecting the call for a general "protection of religions". In matters where religious views are involved, only hate speech should be punished by law. Other more strict provisions would end up endangering freedom of expression.
2015
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Diez, M., Blasphemy in Pakistan and the elusive limitations of freedom, <<SEMINAR>>, 2015; 667 (Marzo): N/A-N/A [http://hdl.handle.net/10807/71647]
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