Document Type

Blog Post

Publication Date

4-2-2025

Abstract

A citizen’s freedom of speech is a fundamental right that is guaranteed by most democracies around the world. In fact, some estimates have it that free speech is a right in almost 165 countries across the globe. While the ideal is one shared by most, the application of the right to real life situations differs amongst countries. Some countries have a broader understanding of the right while others offer a more limited approach. This blog post will compare and analyze the approach taken by the United States and Germany to free speech, specifically with regards to their attitude towards “hate speech”.

This post was originally published on the Cardozo International & Comparative Law Review on April 02, 2025. The original post can be accessed via the Archived Link button above.

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