Freedom of Expression? R v. Zundel - In Depth Case Analysis.
Title: Freedom of Expression? R v. Zundel - In Depth Case Analysis.
Category: /Social Sciences/Sociology
Details: Words: 1890 | Pages: 7 (approximately 235 words/page)
Freedom of Expression? R v. Zundel - In Depth Case Analysis.
Category: /Social Sciences/Sociology
Details: Words: 1890 | Pages: 7 (approximately 235 words/page)
Thesis Statement:
The Dictionary of Canadian Law defines the term "freedom of expression" as "Permitting free expression to the end of promoting truth, political or social participation, and self-fulfilment. That purpose extends to the protection of minority beliefs which the majority regard as wrong or false." R. v. Zundel.
It was fair? Unlawful?
Profile of the Law:
Criminal Code of Canada
Spreading False News
Section 181
Every one who wilfully publishes a statement, tale, or news
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charge to the jury, Judge Thomas summarized the position of the defence.
The Crown had proved:
(a) wilful publication
(b) of a statement of fact rather than of opinion (the onus of differentiating fact from opinion lying with the Crown);
(c) which the accused knew to be false when he published it; and
(d) which falsehood is likely to cause mischief to the public interest (in this case, the interest in racial and social tolerance).