Introduction: mapping and implementing legal protection of the right to freedom of thought

Introduction


Shiner, B. 2025. Introduction: mapping and implementing legal protection of the right to freedom of thought . in: Shiner, B. and O’Callaghan, P. (ed.) The Cambridge Handbook of the Right to Freedom of Thought Cambridge University Press (CUP). pp. 3-14
TypeIntroduction
Chapter title Introduction: mapping and implementing legal protection of the right to freedom of thought
AuthorsShiner, B.
Abstract

This chapter introduces the reader to the handbook with a particular focus on the methodology employed by contributors to the book. Drawing on the various contributions, the chapter presents a brief comparative overview of the right to freedom of thought before offering some reflections on the scope of the right.

Keywordsthe right to freedom of thought; human rights
Sustainable Development Goals16 Peace, justice and strong institutions
Middlesex University ThemeHealth & Wellbeing
Page range3-14
Book titleThe Cambridge Handbook of the Right to Freedom of Thought
EditorsShiner, B. and O’Callaghan, P.
PublisherCambridge University Press (CUP)
ISBN
Hardcover9781009539647
Electronic 9781009539616
Electronic9781009539623
Publication dates
Print03 Mar 2025
Online06 Mar 2025
Publication process dates
Accepted20 Jan 2025
Deposited18 Jun 2025
Output statusPublished
Web address (URL)https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/abs/cambridge-handbook-of-the-right-to-freedom-of-thought/introduction/93818EB9407C797D520D228757331B61
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1017/9781009539616.003
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