Buffalo Human Rights Law Review
First Page
27
Document Type
Article
Rights
Abstract
Genocide denial carries particular relevance for international law: it is the negation of international crimes, and it can prepare the ground for new crimes of this kind. But its criminalization raises concerns as well. The danger of a clash with human rights, particularly with the freedom of ex- pression, cannot be dismissed lightly. This article explores reasons for and repercussions of the criminalization of denial. It also investigates alterna- tives, including the use of truth and reconciliation, and evaluates methods that focus on direct confrontation of the deniers.
Recommended Citation
Paul Behrens,
Genocide Denial and the Law: A Critical Appraisal,
21
Buff. Hum. Rts. L. Rev.
27
(2015).
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https://digitalcommons.law.buffalo.edu/bhrlr/vol21/iss1/2