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Challenges to Freedom of Expression within the Inter-American System A Jurisprudential Analysis

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Challenges To Freedom Of Expression Within The Inter-American System A Jurisprudential Analysis, Claudio Grossman Jan 2012

Challenges To Freedom Of Expression Within The Inter-American System A Jurisprudential Analysis, Claudio Grossman

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Freedom of expression is a "cornerstone upon which the very existence of a democratic society rests" [citation omitted]. Its importance takes on a special meaning in the Western Hemisphere where numerous societies are building and developing democracies while coping with the legacy of authoritarianism, which exercised a profound institutional and cultural influence in the region. This article critically examines the Inter-American system of Human Rights, systematizing its jurisprudence while providing an analytical framework designed to fully realize this essential human right. Finally, this article proposes a series of measures to help achieve that important objective.


Challenges To Freedom Of Expression Within The Inter-American System A Jurisprudential Analysis, Claudio M. Grossman Dec 2011

Challenges To Freedom Of Expression Within The Inter-American System A Jurisprudential Analysis, Claudio M. Grossman

Claudio M. Grossman

Freedom of expression is a "cornerstone upon which the very existence of a democratic society rests" [citation omitted]. Its importance takes on a special meaning in the Western Hemisphere where numerous societies are building and developing democracies while coping with the legacy of authoritarianism, which exercised a profound institutional and cultural influence in the region. This article critically examines the Inter-American system of Human Rights, systematizing its jurisprudence while providing an analytical framework designed to fully realize this essential human right. Finally, this article proposes a series of measures to help achieve that important objective.