Freedom of expression

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1 7th Transatlantic Conference Freedom of expression Brussels, 28 May 2008 Conference Room Baron Lacquet Royal Flemish Academy of Belgium for Sciences and the Arts, Rue Ducale 1, Brussels Leuven Centre for Global Governance Studies Research Group Human Rights and International Justice Northwestern University School of Law in cooperation with the European Master s Programme in Human Rights and Democratisation

2 Freedom of Expression In 2008, the Universal Declaration for Human Rights celebrates its 60th anniversary. The conference aims to discuss one of the Declaration's key fundamental rights, namely freedom of expression. Freedom of expression is being put under great pressure in the last few years, both in America and in Europe, since it is being restrained for various reasons (freedom of religion or privacy of others, non-discrimination, public morals, public safety). Transatlantic Dialogue Conferences The conference is part of a series of transatlantic dialogues which was launched between the Law Schools of Northwestern University and the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven. The aim of the conferences is to bring experts from both Europe and the United States together in order to share their vision and expertise on a current, important theme of human rights and international or comparative law.

3 Wednesday, 28 May 2008 Session I: Freedom of Expression in Europe and America: The Same Right, A Different Content? Wednesday, 28 May 2008 Session II: Hate Speech CHAIRPERSON: Prof. Jan Wouters, Director Leuven Centre for Global Governance Studies and Professor of International Law and International Organizations, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven a.m.: Welcome by Prof. Paul Lemmens, Director, Institute for Human Rights and Professor of Human Rights Law, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven a.m.: Freedom of Expression from a European Perspective: Principle and Restrictions Prof. Dirk Voorhoof, University of Ghent a.m.: Freedom of Expression from an American Perspective: Free Speech and Preserving Public Morals Prof. Andrew Koppelman, John Paul Stevens Professor of Law, Northwestern University CHAIRPERSON: Prof. Frank Verbruggen, Professor of International, European and Belgian Criminal Law, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven a.m.: Hate Speech before the International Tribunals Prof. David Scheffer, Mayer Brown / Robert A. Helman Professor of Law, Director, Center for International Human Rights, Northwestern University p.m.: Violent Conductive Speech and Incitement to Terrorism in Europe and the U.S. Dr. Stefan Sottiaux, University of Antwerp p.m.: Panel and floor debate p.m.: Lunch a.m.: Discussion a.m.: Coffee Break

4 Wednesday, 28 May 2008 Session III: Freedom of Expression and Freedom of Religion Wednesday, 28 May 2008 Session IV: Freedom of Expression, the Right to the Protection of Private Life and Reputation and the Right to a Fair Trial CHAIRPERSON: Prof. Stephan Parmentier, Professor of Sociology of Law and Human Rights, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven p.m.: Freedom of Expression and Cultural and Religious Diversity Prof. Marie-Claire Foblets, Faculty of Law, K.U.Leuven p.m.: Freedom of Expression and Freedom of Religion in Europe and the United States Mr Pierre-François Docquir, Faculty of Law, Université Libre de Bruxelles p.m.: Discussion p.m.: Coffee Break CHAIRPERSON: Prof. Luc Reydams, Visiting Professor and Research Fellow, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Department of Political Science, University of Notre Dame p.m.: Freedom of Expression and the Protection of Privacy and Reputation before Regional Human Rights Courts Prof. Stephen Sawyer, Clinical Assistant Professor and Senior Counsel, Center for International Human Rights, Northwestern University p.m.: Freedom of Expression and Litigation in Europe Prof. Paul Lemmens, K.U.Leuven p.m.: Discussion Concluding Address p.m.: Address by Prof. Jan Wouters, K.U.Leuven

5 Back Print CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORM 7th Transatlantic Forum: Freedom of Expression - Brussels, 28 May 2008 Name: Profession: Institution: Address: Street and nbr: Zipcode and city: Country (state): Telephone: Fax: Registration fee: 50 euro, payment before 19 May 2008 to be transferred to KBC Bank Account BE K.U.Leuven, Transatlantic Conference. Please mention: 400/0001/ Date: Signature: Please return this registration form as soon as possible, by mail or fax ( ), to Mrs Michèle Van Buggenum, K.U.Leuven, Blijde-Inkomststraat 5, BE-3000 Leuven (Michele.VanBuggenum@ggs.kuleuven.be)