Inciting Genocide, Pleading Free Speech

Incitement is a hallmark of genocide, and it may be a prerequisite for it. Each modern case of genocide, like in Rwanda, has been preceded by a propaganda campaign transmitted via mass media and directed by a handful of political leaders. Benesch discusses international and US incitement law and pre...

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Veröffentlicht in:	World policy journal 2004-06, Vol.21 (2), p.62-69
1. Verfasser:	Benesch, Suasn
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Analysis Broadcasting industry Company legal issue Crime Crimes against peace Criminal Proceedings Current affairs Docket Ethnic Relations Freedom of speech General Interest Genocide Incitement International Law International Relations Investigations Journalists Judicial Decisions Killing Law Mass Media Effects Media Militias Minority & ethnic groups Newspaper publishers (Persons) Ngeze, Hassan Political speeches Politics Prosecuting attorneys Public Policy Rwanda Trials Tribunals War Crimes
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Zusammenfassung:	Incitement is a hallmark of genocide, and it may be a prerequisite for it. Each modern case of genocide, like in Rwanda, has been preceded by a propaganda campaign transmitted via mass media and directed by a handful of political leaders. Benesch discusses international and US incitement law and presents legal criteria to distinguish incitement to genocide from political speech.
ISSN:	0740-2775 1936-0924
DOI:	10.1215/07402775-2004-3001