Restriction of Religiously Insensitive Expressions in the Context of the Danish cartoons of the Prophet Mohammed – When Experience Is Not Enough
Journal: AUC IURIDICA
Year: 2025

The ECtHR, when assessing religiously offensive, inappropriate or blasphemous speech under Article 10 of the ECHR, uses the protection of religious peace as a legitimate reason for restricting freedom of expression. It associates this concept with the protection of the religious feelings of believers. The approach chosen by the ECtHR to the concept of the protection of religious peace is not appropriate. This article identifies conditions under which religiously offensive, inappropriate or blasp