1.1 Introduction
In this section, a Critical Analysis of the Concepts of Hate Speech and Freedom of Speech in International Law and to Reconcile the Notions of Hate Speech, Freedom of Speech, and Responsibility of States to Protect the Affected Citizens is discussed, with relevant and recent citations. As a prelude to other parts of this study, this chapter will discuss the background upon which this study was initiated, the statement of problems that led to this study, the aim and objectives of the study. Others are significance of the study, scope of work, research hypothesis and questions, limitation of the study and definition of terms.
1.4 Aim and Objectives of the Study
The aim of the study is to analyze the Concepts of Hate Speech and Freedom of Speech in International Law and to Reconcile the Notions of Hate Speech, Freedom of Speech, and Responsibility of States to Protect the Affected Citizens. In achieving this aim, the following specific objectives were laid out as follows:
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