Article Title

Genocide Denial and the Law: A Critical Appraisal

Authors

Paul Behrens, University of Edinburgh

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).
Available at: https://digitalcommons.law.buffalo.edu/bhrlr/vol21/iss1/2