The document discusses freedom of speech, defining it as the right to express, seek, receive, and impart ideas and information. It traces the history of freedom of speech from the 1500s to modern times, including developments like television, newspapers, and the internet. It also examines some challenges like censorship, hate speech, and the roles and punishment of journalists. The document argues that while freedom of speech is important for democracy and limiting government overreach, there are still debates around current limitations and responsibilities around speech. It suggests globalization, democracy, and civic engagement as ways to help solve issues around freedom of speech.

1. FREEDOM OF SPEECH
As stated in the Bill of Rights

2. Topics Content:.
☞ Definition of Freedom of Speech.
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History and Development
Facing Problems
Why does it matter?
Finding Solution of Freedom of Speech
☞Conclusion
☞“Reference”

3. What does it
mean?
“ Freedom of speech ” is
understood as:
 the right to express information & ideas
 the right to seek information & ideas
 the right to receive information & ideas
 the right to impart information & ideas
It alsoincludes:
 the right NOT to speak
 the right to use some offensive language when
conveying political messages
 the right to participate in “symbolic speech”
which can include burning a flag in protest etc.
 the right to contribute money to political campaigns

4. History and Development:
1516 The Educa=on of a Chris=an Princ
e by Erasmus. 'In a free state, tongues
too should be free
1644 'Areopagi=ca', a pamphlet by the poet
John Milton, argues against restric=ons of f
reedom of the press
1689 Bill of Rights grants 'freedom of speech in
Parliament'
aNer James II is overthrown and William and Mar
y installed
1791 The First Amendment of the US Bill of Rights gives four
freedoms: religion, speech, press & right to assemble
1948 The Universal Declara=on of Human Rights is adopted by
the UN General Assembly
2005 The Serious Organised Crime and Police Act bans protest
without permit within 1km of the Bri=sh Parliament.
Development:
->Television.
->Newspapers and Magazines.
->World Wide Web etc.

5. Facing Problems:
(i) Culture
(ii) Press Freedom
(iii) Global Divide
(iv) Role of Journalists
(v) Hate Speech

6. Why does it matter:
Rights vs Responsibilities
->Government Censorship.
->Reporter Punishment.
->Technology.
->Public Awareness.
->Global Actors

7. Finding Solution of Freedom of
Speech
 Globalization.
 Work toward Democracy.
 Current Limitation
 Take Action
 Interventions Efforts
 Raise your Voice

8. World Wide Web
The Internet is the largest common
area in
The world –
very hard to restrict !
Government controlled compani
es
who build “Internet plaUorms”
try
to imply regula8ons
“In Cyberspace, the First Amendment
is
a local ordinance” – John Barlow Google Wikileaks
Internet’s structure is robust –
impossible
to completely block everything
Private users can block access to info throug
h firewalls
State owned property (not public f
orums)
can be restricted by the governme
nt

9. Conclusion:

10. Reference:
h[p://cyber.law.harvard.edu/ilaw/Speech/
h[p://www.livinginternet.com/i/ip_speech.htm
h[p://ifea.net/
h[p://www.state.gov/secretary/rm/2011/02/156619.htm
h[p://cornellsun.com/node/36482
h[p://dic8onary.reference.com/browse/freedom+of+the+press
h[p://www.freedomhouse.org/template.cfm?page=16
h[p://www.fff.org/freedom/fd0407a.asp
h[p://www.aclu.org/free-‐speech/freedom-‐expression-‐arts--
‐and
-‐entertainment
h[p://www.caslon.com.au/censorshipguide21.htm