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  • Free Speech

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  • Freedom of Speech

    Introduction to Freedom of Speech Freedom of Speech, freedom of expression, both oral and written, from governmental prior restraint, except as such expression constitutes libel, slander, obscenity, sedition, or criminal conduct such as bribery, perjury, or incitement to riot. In the U.S., […]

  • Freedom of Speech and of the Press

    References See Also Constitutional Law Individual Rights Freedom of Speech Press Media Law

  • Freedom of Speech History

    Introduction to Freedom of Speech HistoryThe modern concept of freedom of speech emerged gradually during the struggles of the Middle Ages. In England, for example, the struggle for freedom of speech extended from the 16th through the 18th centuries and was a vital part of the larger strugg…

  • Freedom of Speech Limits

    Introduction to Freedom of Speech LimitsAs with other forms and modes of liberty, completely unrestricted freedom of expression leads to infringement on the rights of others, and it has long been recognized that restraints on liberty of utterance are necessary and inevitable. The nature and…

  • Freedom of the Press

    Introduction to Freedom of the Press Freedom of the Press, immunity of the communications media-including newspapers, books, magazines, radio, and television-from government control or censorship. Freedom of the press is regarded as fundamental to individual rights. Without free media, a free […]

  • Freedom of Association

    Freedom of Association in Constitutional Law From the Comparative Constitutions Project: Freedom of association is the right to meet and interact freely, without the interference of the state or others. This is slightly different than freedom of assembly, because assembly refers to the ability […]

  • Freedom of Movement

    Freedom of Movement in Election Law All citizens, except those who are minors and other specific categories of people, have the liberty to travel alone, reside in any part of the state where they please, within the limits of respect for the liberty and rights of others, and to leave that state […]

  • Academic Freedom

    Description of Academic Freedom Resources See Also Civil Liberty Civil Right Legal Right Citizen Freedom Political Liberty Constitutional Right Political Right Freedom of Speech Resources See Also Colleges Universities

  • Freedom of Expression

    Freedom of Expression in Election Law A universal right that includes freedom to seek, receive and impart information and ideas of all kinds, regardless of frontiers, either orally, in writing or in print, in the form of art or through any other media of a person's choice. This freedom […]

  • Freedom of Expression

    Freedom of Expression in Election Law A universal right that includes freedom to seek, receive and impart information and ideas of all kinds, regardless of frontiers, either orally, in writing or in print, in the form of art or through any other media of a person's choice. This freedom […]

  • Freedom of Assembly

    Introduction to Freedom of Assembly Freedom of Assembly, the right of people to gather together peaceably. Freedom of assembly is related to freedom of religion and freedom of speech, as well as the right to petition (formally request) the government to change its policies. Together these […]

  • Freedom of Assembly

    Introduction to Freedom of Assembly Freedom of Assembly, the right of people to gather together peaceably. Freedom of assembly is related to freedom of religion and freedom of speech, as well as the right to petition (formally request) the government to change its policies. Together these […]

  • Religious Freedom

    Introduction This entry provides an overview of the legal framework of religious freedom, with a description of the most significant features of religious freedom at international level. Related Work and Conclusions Resources See Also Civil Liberty Civil Right Legal Right Citizen Freedom […]

  • Religious Freedom

    Introduction This entry provides an overview of the legal framework of religious freedom, with a description of the most significant features of religious freedom at international level. Related Work and Conclusions Resources See Also Civil Liberty Civil Right Legal Right Citizen Freedom […]