Category: Freedom of Expression

Restrictions on speech in public universities, although this sounds like something that shouldn’t be a problem it is. These first-amendment rights that students have differ by a lot depending on the university you go to and there the cops. Many people are involved in this topic and it creates an impact on their lives as…

In the modern technological era, the influence of the media is ubiquitous. Smart phones permit instant and continuous access to the latest news, including  even especially  stories relating to crime. The question of how the legal system might adapt to the role of the media demands a consideration of several factors. Firstly, discussion…

Freedom of Expression does exist in Malaysia. Freedom of Speech, Assembly and Association is recorded under Article 10(1) of the Federal Constitution, in Part II. According to Article 10 Clause (1) in the Federal Constitution, (a) every citizen has the right to freedom of speech and expression; (b) all citizens have the right to assemble…

Freedom of Speech and Expression is something that we read about in every newspaper and article. But is it something better when its absolute or when it’s within certain reasonable restrictions. Before getting into the crux of the matter we should learn more about the term Freedom of speech and expression, two important ideas enshrined…

Freedom of expression as guaranteed by international law and The Constitution of Kenya 2010 is difficult to realize because of the claw-back provisions in the relevant statutes. Anon. Using case law, interrogate the validity of the above statement. Article 2 of the Constitution of Kenya states that the Constitution is the supreme law of the…

Generally speaking, in the terms of media freedom and freedom of expression, Turkey has been always one of the most restrictive countries in the member states of the Council of Europe. Critisim is a way that we can point out the good and bad things in something, someone etc. Unfortunately in Turkey, critisim is considered…

Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers. (United Nations) This unlimited freedom has created numerous controversies over…

Freedom of Speech It helps an individual to attain self-fulfillment. It assists in the discovery of truth. It strengthens the capacity of an individual in participating in decision-making. It provides a mechanism by which it would be possible to establish a reasonable balance between stability and social change. All members of society would be able…

Freedom of speech is a contentious subject. Academically, it can be argued as both good and bad for society, with the right to freely express your opinion being marred by the courts responsibility to protect the reputation of Irish citizens. The media provides the largest platform for peoples opinions and therefore, must be highly regulated,…

Introduction The media in South Africa works in a domain liberated from oppression, persecution and the harsh enactment which, looked to limit and control it. The constitution of South Africa dug in free media, freedom of articulation, and speech.Puddephatt(2011:11) states that ‘ the media can work as a guard dog, advancing government straightforwardness and open…