‘Free’ Speech? The Social, Historical & Legal Context of Public Expression in the West
Freedom of speech is considered a cornerstone of liberal democratic society. The attacks on Charlie Hebdo in Paris in January have evoked furious proclamations about its sanctity – and some arguments about its limits, actual and/or desirable.
Our panel will share a range of perspectives:
Richard Moon– Legal
Professor, University of Windsor Faculty of Law
Haroon Siddiqui– Media
Journalist & editorial page editor emeritus, Toronto Star
Azeezah Kanji– Socio-historical
LLM Candidate, School of Oriental & African Studies, University of London
Date: Wednesday April 29, 2015
Time: 7 pm
Location: Auditorium, Noor Cultural Centre
Admission: $5