Burning The Quran in Sweden: Hatred or Freedom?

Blog: LSE Human Rights

Abstract

The burning of the Quran by the far-right politician, Rasmus Paludan, in Sweden on 21 January 2023 brought the debate about the limits of freedom of expression and the harm principle to the forefront. In this incident, Paludan's choice of location was also noteworthy, as he chose to ignite the action before the Turkish Embassy, … Continued