Jun 16 2022

Invitation to Public Deliberation on Uncivil Speech, 6 – 9 pm on Thursday 16 June 2022

Moore Building, Royal Holloway, University of London

Dr Jonathan Seglow, Dr Kaat Smets and Dr Sofia Collignon from the Department of Politics, International Relations and Philosophy are conducting a research project funded by the university on uncivil speech. We are inviting PhD students from all departments to participate in a deliberative event on the topic. 

Uncivil speech is communication on social media or face-to-face in neighbourhoods, workplaces, associations, etc. which is aggressive, belligerent, intimidating, or offensive. The researchers are interested in what citizens think should be done about uncivil speech. Is it harmful, and if so, why?  Should uncivil speech be regulated by laws, rules, and norms, or is expressing robust and forceful views part of the right to freedom of speech?

The deliberative event will consist of small group discussions which are followed by a larger session with experts on free speech, whom you’ll have a chance to question. Refreshments will be provided and no prior knowledge of uncivil speech and how it is regulated is required.

As a thank you for your time, we will pay £30 in vouchers to each person who participates.

For more information or to register your interest, please email j.seglowrhul.ac.uk no later than 31 May 2022.

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