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http://dx.doi.org/10.17176/20170418-193718 https://verfassungsblog.de/perincek-v-switzerland-between-freedom-of-speech-and-collective-dignity/ Perinçek v. Switzerland: Between Freedom of Speech and Collective Dignity Belavusau, Uladzislau ger 2015-11-05 electronic resource text/html ddc:342 Freedom of Expression Freedom of Speech Genocide Denial Human Dignity Minority Protection Perinçek Verfassungsblog Verfassungsblog--2366-7044 CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 In its recent Grand Chamber decision "Perinçek v Switzerland" the ECtHR, once again, declares Armenian genocide denial protected against criminal prosecution by the right to free speech. The Court substantially disregards the specific atmosphere of denialism and gross violations of the rights of minorities in Turkey, moving central attention instead to Switzerland where – supposedly – no tensions are possible on the anti-Armenian grounds. The Court has failed to acknowledge the existence of the anti-Armenianism as a specific ideology prevalent amongst Turkish and Azeri nationalists, including those scattered in huge Turkish diasporas in Europe these days.