Category: Freedom of Expression

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 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…