In remembering the Charlie Hebdo attack we must not forget the responsibility that goes with free speech

Modood, Tariq (2015) In remembering the Charlie Hebdo attack we must not forget the responsibility that goes with free speech. LSE European Politics and Policy (EUROPP) Blog (12 Jan 2015). Website.

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On 11 January, unity marches were held across France following terrorist attacks which killed 17 people in Paris, including an attack on the headquarters of the satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo. One of the key debates to have taken place since the attacks has focused on the issue of free speech, given the controversial nature of some of the material published by the magazine. Tariq Modood argues that while there is clearly no possible justification for the violence that took place, there is nevertheless an important responsibility which accompanies free speech and we should stop short of celebrating images that reinforce social divisions.

Item Type:	Online resource (Website)
Official URL:	http://blogs.lse.ac.uk/europpblog/
Additional Information:	© 2015 The Author(s)
Divisions:	LSE
Subjects:	J Political Science > JN Political institutions (Europe)
Date Deposited:	30 Mar 2017 08:24
Last Modified:	15 Sep 2023 19:55
URI:	http://eprints.lse.ac.uk/id/eprint/71559

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