Protecting victims of hate speech while respecting freedom of expression, a matter of balance according to the Commission des droits de la personne et des droits de la jeunesse
The serious human rights and freedoms infringements caused by hate speech or incitement to violence, and their major detrimental effects on victims, on target groups and on society as a whole, justify a legislative framework according to the Commission, who also stresses the importance of protecting freedom of expression.
Québec, September 15, 2015 – The serious human rights and freedoms infringements caused by hate speech or incitement to violence, and their major detrimental effects on victims, on target groups and on society as a whole, justify a legislative framework according to the Commission, who also stresses the importance of protecting freedom of expression.
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