The right to freedom of thought under the American Convention on Human Rights

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Shiner, B. and Colnago, C. 2025. The right to freedom of thought under the American Convention on Human Rights. in: Shiner, B. and O'Callaghan, P. (ed.) The Cambridge Handbook for the Right to Freedom of Thought Cambridge University Press (CUP). pp. 288-303
Chapter titleThe right to freedom of thought under the American Convention on Human Rights
AuthorsShiner, B. and Colnago, C.
Abstract

The right to freedom of thought is guaranteed by Article 13 of the American Convention on Human Rights, yet current jurisprudence interprets the right as a mere dimension of freedom of expression, also protected by Article 13. Contemporary neurotechnology research presents the possibility for human thoughts to be tracked, recorded, analysed and predicted. This applies pressure upon the Inter-American Court of Human Rights’ current understanding of the right to freedom of thought. This chapter examines how Article 13 has been interpreted by the Inter-American Court of Human Rights at different stages of its jurisprudence. It then argues for an evolution in the interpretation of Article 13 whereby the right to freedom of thought is understood as a distinct right, separate from freedom of expression.

Sustainable Development Goals16 Peace, justice and strong institutions
Middlesex University ThemeSustainability
Page range288-303
Book titleThe Cambridge Handbook for the Right to Freedom of Thought
EditorsShiner, B. and O'Callaghan, P.
PublisherCambridge University Press (CUP)
ISBN
Hardcover9781009539647
Electronic9781009539616
Electronic9781009539623
Publication dates
Online06 Mar 2025
PrintMar 2025
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Accepted22 Apr 2024
Deposited17 Mar 2025
Output statusPublished
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1017/9781009539616.029
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