Monday, May 28, 2012

Saudi Arabia: Stop Trials for ‘Insulting’ Islam

Saudi Arabia: Stop Trials for ‘Insulting’ Islam

Charges Violate Precepts of Law, Freedom of Expression

“The charges, conviction, and sentence against Bogday show the dangers of criminalizing speech on the grounds that it’s offensive,” Whitson said. “There’s no good reason to believe that criminal penalties for insulting God or religion either prevent such insults or restore the alleged damage done to the reputation of religion or God.”

http://www.newageislam.com/saudi-arabia--stop-trials-for-%E2%80%98insulting%E2%80%99-islam-/islam-and-human-rights/d/149


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