Honor, dignity and reputation of others. Insult and slander and some issues related to their implementation Cover Image

Проблеми в правоприлагането на обидата и клеветата в светлината на правото на защита срещу посегателството върху честта, достойнството и доброто име
Honor, dignity and reputation of others. Insult and slander and some issues related to their implementation

Author(s): Simona Veleva
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Education, Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence, Criminal Law, Civil Law, Human Rights and Humanitarian Law, Sociology, Higher Education , Criminology
Published by: Нов български университет
Keywords: Protection; Honour; Dignity; Reputation; Insult; Slander

Summary/Abstract: The paper addresses some crucial issues related to insult and slander. The definition and protection of the dignity, honour and reputation as constitutionally protected values are discussed. The legal regime of insult, defamation and slander in some European countries are also marked, as well as some major disturbing tendencies related to freedom of expression related to them. The legal framework of insult and slander in Bulgarian criminal law are examined in detail. The paper examines the specifics related to the increase of slander and insult in the internet and the related problems. It also shreds light on those problems concerning minors and the need of better protection at schools through soft law and self-regulation.

  • Issue Year: 2018
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 63-79
  • Page Count: 17
  • Language: Bulgarian