UN Body Debates Limits on Free Speech Amid Concerns Over Quran Burnings

Pakistan and Muslim-majority countries call for stronger laws against religious hatred and intolerance.
Western nations emphasize right to freedom of expression while condemning hate speech that dehumanizes.
UN human rights chief stresses need for balance between free speech and respect for religious beliefs.
Increase in Quran burnings in Europe sparks global debate over hate speech versus religious sensitivities.
UN and member states denounce all forms of hate but disagree on need for legal prohibitions.