CENSORSHIP

ICCPR Art. 19 Everyone shall have the right to hold opinions without interference. Everyone shall have the right to freedom of expression, 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 media of his choice.

Examples Nazi Germany PhD student studying terrorism

Limitations No limitations on freedom of opinion Freedom of expression can be limited – provided by law – that are necessary for respect of the rights or reputations of others for the protection of – national security – public order – public health – morals

Limitations cont’d Freedom ef expression Article 20 of ICCPR: – Any propaganda for war shall be prohibited by law. – Any advocacy of national, racial or religious hatred that constitutes incitement to discrimination, hostility or violence shall be prohibited by law.

British Nationalist Party politician displayed a poster in his flat window with a photo of the twin towers in flames with caption ‘islam out of Britain— protect the british people’ he was convicted of hate crime by the British court. The politician V. UK