The Trials (and Tribulations) of Humour
Luisa F Isaza-IbarraMonthly newsletter with the field notes of a free speech lawyer studying humour that get people it legal trouble. Boletín mensual con las notas de una abogada de la libertad de expresión que está estudiando el humor que mete a las personas en problemas.
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Welcome to The Trials (and Tribulations) of Humour (TTH), a monthly newsletter bringing you the field notes of a lawyer studying humour and the controversies it generates around the world.
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Free speech lawyer. Currently studying humour and the law at the University of Groningen. I write about what I'm learning about humour and a bit about being a PhD student.
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