Speech and Harm: Genocide Denial, Hate Speech and Freedom of Expression

This article expounds upon the issue of genocide denial, especially its particular relations to freedom of expression and hate speech. It proceeds from the twin view that the gravity of the act of denial is such that anti-denial legislations are not irreconcilable with democratic standards and the principle of freedom of expression, and that what is required in the wake of recent high-profile rulings favouring freedom of expression is not an abandonment of attempts to develop a workable framework for criminalising denial, but rather renewed investment in thinking through operable approaches that are more finely-attuned to the characteristics of denial and its consequences. The aim of the contribution is thus to offer a re-examination of the relations between genocide denial, freedom of expression and hate speech, and, on this basis, to venture new possibilities for confronting denial via reference to the current framework(s) of hate speech

Role Of Urban Local Governance In Development In India: An Assessment Of Bengaluru Municipal Administration

Urban Local self government play a major role in urban development process. This level of government has enormous functions and inadequate source of finances. The role of Urban Local governance in India has become extremely challenging because the local government should ensure that public demands are fulfilled and their grievances are properly addressed, many policy reforms have been undertaken by the Indian Government to make local governments strong. When we specifically speak about Karnataka, Karnataka legislature has passed. The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagar Palike (BBMP) Act 2020. Which replaces Karnataka Municipal Corporation Act, 1976. This research paper describes the form of urban local government in the context of recent recent muncipal reform, their duties, composition, legislation, management, functions, powers, municipal finances. Focuses on state control on local self government development, and discusses the lacunas present in the recent Act. Keywords: Urban local self government, policy, reforms, development, legislation, Corporation