Freedom of speech – An invokable right?

Freedom of speech refers to the right to express one's opinion without fear of censorship or repercussions. When and why do courts in the Netherlands decide against it?

Dimitra Stefoudi and Arthur Menschaart • July 21, 2020

Wash your hands often… and your newsfeed even more: disinformation in COVID-19 times

In the midst of a public health crisis, only one thing is more contagious than the virus itself – lies. How does disinformation affect our fundamental rights?

María de Arcos Tejerizo • April 20, 2020

An Embedded Freedom of Speech

The terrorist attack on Charlie Hebdo has put the freedom of speech back on the agenda. If we are serious about creating a world in which there is room for everybody, we have to rethink the content of this human right, so that it can help us forward.

Wim Bonis • January 21, 2015 • 1 comment

‘Lure Jews’, Nazi salute and the limits of criminal law

Teaching the Holocaust? Or how to prevent young immigrants bringing a Nazi salute in 21st century multicultural Amsterdam.

Jeroen ten Voorde • April 11, 2012 • 3 comments

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Freedom of speech – An invokable right?

Wash your hands often… and your newsfeed even more: disinformation in COVID-19 times

An Embedded Freedom of Speech

‘Lure Jews’, Nazi salute and the limits of criminal law