Center for Human Rights at Trinity Law School Annual Writing Competition

Sponsor:

b> The Center for Human Rights at Trinity Law School
Deadline: March 25, 2013
Essay Topic: The topic for this year's writing competition is: The evolving tension between the freedom of expression, freedom of religion, and hate speech and blasphemy laws. There is a growing tension, both domestically and internationally, between the freedom of expression, freedom of religion, and the judicial or legislative restrictions on those freesoms. Many state and national constitutions provide for the protection of speech and religion, as do many international treaties. However, the scope of these freedoms has been the subject of increasing debate and limitation, with such limitations often being couched in terms of "hate speech" and "blasphemy"laws. Scholars are invited to address this growing tension in a manner that best expresses the depth and scope of this continually evolving issue.
Prize Information:
A First, Second, and Third place will be chosen from the eligible submissions. The prizes will be awarded as follows:
First Place: $3,000
Second Place: $1,000
Third Place: $500
All prizes will be paid in U.S. Dollars.
The First, Second, and Third place winners will also receive expedited consideration for publication in the 2013/2014 Trinity Law

Review. However, "expedited consideration" should not be viewed as a guarentee of publication.
Notes:
Submissions are due on or before March 25, 2013. No papers will be accepted after that date.
Winners will be announced by April 30, 2013, via e-mail.
Please submit all papers, questions, or inquiries to: CHR@tiu.edu
The Center for Human Rights at Trinity Law School provides exceptional research and educational opportunities for the promotion and understanding of international human rights. The Center provides a forum by which students and faculty can discuss and address the relationship between man and God, as well as the rights, durites and oblications that flow from that relationship. The Center supports the Human Rights Program in Strasbourg, France, that brings academics, philosophers, theologians, attorneys, NEGO's, and students together to address vital Human Rights Issues.

Competition Website: http://www.tls.edu/writing-competition