Harvard Human Rights Journal continues its conversation with Pakistani legal scholar Osama Siddique. This week, Osama Siddique attempts to place the debate over the Pakistani blasphemy laws within the larger framework of free speech, and provides some concluding thoughts. Part IV is available HERE. Interviewer: James Tager, J.D. ‘13 In your work, you mention your […]
Harvard Human Rights Journal continues its conversation with Pakistani legal scholar Osama Siddique. This week, Professor Siddique discusses recent developments in the societal debate over the blasphemy laws. Part III is available HERE. Interviewer: James Tager J.D. ‘13 You’ve mentioned how enforcement of, along with perceptions of, the blasphemy laws is an evolving dynamic. Can
Harvard Human Rights Journal continues its conversation with Pakistani legal scholar Osama Siddique. This week, Professor Siddique elaborates on the difference between the appellate courts and the district courts in interpreting Pakistan’s blasphemy laws. Part II is available HERE. Interviewer: James Tager, J.D. ‘13 It seems that appellate review is often operating as a check
Harvard Human Rights Journal continues its conversation with Pakistani legal scholar Osama Siddique. This week, Professor Siddique discusses the role of mala fides in Pakistani blasphemy cases, and share his thoughts on the broader societal debate regarding the blasphemy laws. Part I of the interview is available HERE. Interviewer: James Tager, J.D. ‘13 Tell us
The Harvard Human Rights Journal is pleased to launch its interview-based initiative, featuring conversations with human rights academics and practitioners concerning a diverse set of human rights issues. Our first featured interview is with Osama Siddique, an Associate Professor at Lahore University of Management Sciences, recent S.J.D. graduate from Harvard Law, and Pakistani legal scholar.
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