Democracy, Legitimacy, and Hate Speech

Open public discourse is a necessary condition of democratic society. Does this mean that the state should refrain from legally restricting racist and religious hate speech? What are the legitimacy conditions for democratic governments more generally? And how do democratic ideals relating to open public discourse interact with democratic ideals relating to social equality? This conference will bring together a range of perspectives in response to these questions, with a particular focus on Professor Eric Heinze’s recent book Hate Speech and Democratic Citizenship (OUP 2016).

Attendance is open to all academic staff, students, and members of the general public. Registration is not strictly required, but is preferable to assist with planning.

For registration email [email protected] or [email protected], or see registration link at the following site (https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/democracy-legitimacy-and-hate-speech-an-interdisciplinary-conference-in-law-politics-and-philosophy-tickets-33322374118).

SCHEDULE

THURSDAY JUNE 01

11.00am-1.00pm: Panel Discussion on Democracy, Legitimacy, & Hate Speech
Eric Heinze (Queen Mary University of London)
Amanda Greene (University College London)
Gavin Phillipson (Durham University)

2.00-3.20pm: Keynote Presentation
Fabienne Peter (University of Warwick)

3.40-5.00pm: Keynote Presentation
John Gardner (All Soul's College, Oxford)

5.00pm: Drinks Reception
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FRIDAY JUNE 02

9.30-10.50am: Keynote Presentation
Maleika Malik (King's College London)

11.00-12.20am: Keynote Presentation
Rae Langton (Newnham College, Cambridge)

1.30-3.30pm: Panel Discussion on Democracy, Legitimacy, and Hate Speech
Eric Heinze (Queen Mary University of London)
Jeff Howard (University College London)
Bob Simpson (Monash University)