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Tag: Freedom

  • 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 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 […]

  • Freedom of Information

    References See Also Administrative Law Freedom US Freedom of Information Act Case: American Civil Liberties Union v. US Department of Defense In relation to the international law practice and Freedom of Information Act Case: American Civil Liberties Union v. Department of Defense in this […]

  • Freedom of Information

    References See Also Administrative Law Freedom US Freedom of Information Act Case: American Civil Liberties Union v. US Department of Defense In relation to the international law practice and Freedom of Information Act Case: American Civil Liberties Union v. Department of Defense in this […]

  • 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 Religion

    Introduction to Freedom of Religion Freedom of Religion, right of a person to form personal religious beliefs according to his or her own conscience and to give public expression to these beliefs in worship and teaching, restricted only by the requirements of public order. Religious liberty […]

  • Freedom of Religion

    Introduction to Freedom of Religion Freedom of Religion, right of a person to form personal religious beliefs according to his or her own conscience and to give public expression to these beliefs in worship and teaching, restricted only by the requirements of public order. Religious liberty […]

  • Protection of the Press

    Freedom of the Press: Protection of the PressIntroduction to Protection of the PressIn the 18th century the British Parliament imposed a tax on printed matter. Since it increased the cost of newspapers, it became known as a tax on knowledge. In a 1936 case, the U.S. Supreme Court h…

  • Liberty

    Liberty (freedom) Rights and RestraintsIntroduction to LibertyBecause completely unrestricted freedom of action would make peaceful human existence impossible, some restraints on freedom of action are necessary and inevitable. Virtually all codes of action recognize that basic limi…

  • 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 Limitations

    Introduction to Freedom of the Press LimitationsFreedom of the press, however, is not absolute. The principle has long been established that the press may not be used in circumstances that would create a "clear and present danger" of bringing about serious consequences to some sig…

  • Freedom of the Seas History

    Introduction to Freedom of the Seas HistoryDuring the Middle Ages, freedom of navigation on the high seas was curtailed by maritime powers that asserted territorial sovereignty over various bodies of water. Challenges by other countries to such claims increased markedly during the 16th and …

  • Freedom of the Seas in the 20th Century

    Freedom of the Seas 20TH-Century DevelopmentsIntroduction to Freedom of the Seas in the 20th CenturyDuring World War I, the use of submarines and aircraft demonstrated the inadequacy of international law with respect to freedom of the seas. Virtually all laws and treaties relating …