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> In 1998, the United Kingdom incorporated the European Convention, and the guarantee of freedom of expression it contains in Article 10, into its domestic law
by cjrp 9y ago
> In 1998, the United Kingdom incorporated the European Convention, and the guarantee of freedom of expression it contains in Article 10, into its domestic law under the Human Rights Act
But as you said, there are lots of exceptions and exclusions. Don't these exist for the 1st amendment as well though, e.g. shouting fire in a theatre?
- portofcall 9y agoThey exist in two arenas, both (theoretically) subject to strict judicial oversight. The first as you reference is public safety, which includes inciting to violence, and other classic examples. The second is a bit murkier: national security. That said, something like a super injunction for a celebrity’s sex life would be flat-out impossible and unconstitutional.