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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Article_10_of_the_European_Convention_on_Human_Rights https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Article_10_of_the_European_Con... 'Free Expre

• darklajid 9y ago
  That link's number 2 seems to apply (and explicitly talks about restrictions)? The exercise of these freedoms, since it carries with it duties and responsibilities, may be subject to such formalities, conditions, restrictions or penalties as are prescribed by law and are necessary in a democratic society, in the interests of national security, territorial integrity or public safety, for the prevention of disorder or crime, for the protection of health or morals, for the protection of the reputation or rights of others, for preventing the disclosure of information received in confidence, or for maintaining the authority and impartiality of the judiciary. For the hate speech law [√] prescribed by law [√] in the interests of national security [√] in the interests of public safety You can disagree whether the lower two points apply - I'll argue that these are the reasons behind the law in the first place - but the first one is quite clear I think. Freedom of Expression within boundaries. Restricted Freedom of Expression?
  • olivermarks 9y ago
    I'd argue free expression has been the difference between the western world and more oppressive regimes speakers corner London and Hamburg in 1966, a bit like pre internet Facebook ranting... https://youtu.be/XGzmRhfef7w https://youtu.be/XGzmRhfef7w