Genocide Denial - Dilemma Between Criminal Responsibility and Freedom of Speech

Abstract

Genocide denial as the matter for criminal justice system is the topic which is widely debated in European and world public. Denial of Holocaust and genocide over Armenians is in the focus of the world public, but also of academic analysis. However, Holocaust and genocide over Armenians are only one of the examples. Authors of this text investigate causes of genocide denial generally, but also reasons for its sanctioning. Is genocide denial the attack on the freedom of speech, or justified sanctioning of those who spread hatred, inspire violence and represent danger that genocide could be repeated? This is the key question that authors of this text attempt to answer.