Freedom of Conscience, Speech, and Religion as the Foundation of Liberal Democracy: Case Studies and Current Developments

7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
November 20th
Panitza Library

Join us for a compelling discussion on Freedom of Conscience, Speech, and Religion, featuring insightful case studies and current developments. Dr. Viktor Kostov, with his expertise and successful defense in high-profile cases before the Bulgarian Supreme Courts and the Constitutional Court, brings a unique perspective.

Dr. Viktor Kostov, Human Rights lawyer with expertise in freedoms of conscience, religion, and speech. He has successfully defended cases before the Bulgarian Supreme Courts and the Constitutional Court. As an allied lawyer with Alliance Defending Freedom, he and his colleagues have won cases brought before the European Court of Human Rights pertaining to religious freedom in Bulgaria. Viktor's writings on freedom, politics, human rights, and theology have been published in English and Bulgarian scholarly journals, magazines, and popular media.