Why Japan Is Failing To Curb Hate Speech – Analysis
By Junko Ito
In accordance with the United Nations International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination, the Japanese Diet passed a law banning hate speech in 2016. But despite years of advocacy calling for stricter regulation, the;Hate Speech Act;still lacks specific penalties for those who commit hateful acts or speech.
There are several reasons for this. Legal concerns remain that such penalties would restrict freedom of expression, as does a lack of awareness of the rights of minorities. Читать дальше...