Holocaust Denial Legislation in the United Kingdom, Germany, Austria, and the United States: How the Law Presently Addresses the Issue and Proposals for Reform

Authors

Madeline Epstein, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Abstract

The note examines the legal frameworks addressing Holocaust denial in the United Kingdom, Germany, Austria, and the United States, highlighting the need for more robust legislation to combat Holocaust denial effectively. It argues that while countries like Germany and Austria have stringent laws criminalizing Holocaust denial, jurisdictions like the U.S. and U.K. rely on civil remedies, which may be insufficient. The analysis advocates for adopting legal measures that balance free speech with the protection of historical truth and human dignity.

Disciplines

Comparative and Foreign Law | International Law | Law | Law and Society | Legal History | Torts

Recommended Citation

Madeline Epstein, Holocaust Denial Legislation in the United Kingdom, Germany, Austria, and the United States: How the Law Presently Addresses the Issue and Proposals for Reform, 7 Cardozo Int’l & Compar. L. Rev. 251 (2024).
Available at: https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/ciclr/vol7/iss1/8