Foreword = 3
Programme of the seminar = 7
Inaugural session = 11
Summary and recommendations presented by the rapporteur of the seminar = 13
Experts' contributions and extracts of the debate = 17
Part I - DEFINING AND PROTECTING FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION
Scope and limits of freedom of expression: Legal overview and parliamentary perspective = 20
Defamation: Law and practice = 30
Access to information = 38
Freedom of expression and the administration of justice: Law and practice = 45
Parliamentary immunities as a means of protecting freedom of expression = 52
Part II - FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION: A HUMAN RIGHT ESSENTIAL TO THE PROMOTION OF TOLERANCE
Defining hate speech: Relevant international norms and state obligations = 62
Parliamentary practices and strategies to curb racist appeals and to promote a tolerant society = 68
Parliaments and the media: Working together to combat racism = 75
List of participants = 83
Programme of the seminar = 7
Inaugural session = 11
Summary and recommendations presented by the rapporteur of the seminar = 13
Experts' contributions and extracts of the debate = 17
Part I - DEFINING AND PROTECTING FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION
Scope and limits of freedom of expression: Legal overview and parliamentary perspective = 20
Defamation: Law and practice = 30
Access to information = 38
Freedom of expression and the administration of justice: Law and practice = 45
Parliamentary immunities as a means of protecting freedom of expression = 52
Part II - FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION: A HUMAN RIGHT ESSENTIAL TO THE PROMOTION OF TOLERANCE
Defining hate speech: Relevant international norms and state obligations = 62
Parliamentary practices and strategies to curb racist appeals and to promote a tolerant society = 68
Parliaments and the media: Working together to combat racism = 75
List of participants = 83