1986 ⟶ Holocaust Denial Criminalized in Israel

In Israel, a law to criminalize Holocaust denial was passed ...
Timelines Logo
Year
1953
1986
1990
1995
1997

🕯️ Inauguration of Holocaust Remembrance Day in Israel

Holocaust Remembrance Day in Israel is inaugurated.⟶
Holocaust Remembrance DayIsraelMemoryJewish historyWorld War IIRemembranceNazi GermanyJewish identity
IsraelIsrael

📜 Holocaust Denial Criminalized in Israel

In Israel, a law to criminalize Holocaust denial was passed by the Knesset on 8 July 1986.⟶
Holocaust Denial Criminalized in Israel (1986)
Holocaust DenialLegislationAntisemitismIsraelKnessetHistorical RevisionismMemoryHolocaust
IsraelIsrael

⚖️ Robert Faurisson Convicted for Holocaust Denial

French literature professor Robert Faurisson was convicted and punished for Holocaust denial under the Gayssot Act in 1990.⟶
Robert Faurisson Convicted for Holocaust Denial (1990)
Holocaust DenialGayssot ActAntisemitismAcademic FreedomLegal System
FranceFrance

⚖️ Belgium Makes Holocaust Denial Illegal

In Belgium, Holocaust denial was made illegal in 1995.⟶
Holocaust DenialLegislationBelgiumLaw1990sAntisemitismMemory
BelgiumBelgium

📜 Luxembourg Outlaws Holocaust Denial

In Luxembourg, Article 457–3 of the Criminal Code, Act of 19 July 1997 outlaws Holocaust denial and denial of other genocides. The punishment is imprisonment for between 8 days and 6 months and/or a fine.⟶
Luxembourg Outlaws Holocaust Denial (1997)
Holocaust DenialLegislationLuxembourgLaw1990sAntisemitismMemory
LuxembourgLuxembourg