Free Speech Debate

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1We – all human beings – must be free and able to express ourselves, and to receive and impart information and ideas, regardless of frontiers.»
2We defend the internet and all other forms of communication against illegitimate encroachments by both public and private powers.»
3We require and create open, diverse media so we can make well-informed decisions and participate fully in political life.»
4We speak openly and with civility about all kinds of human difference.»
5We allow no taboos in the discussion and dissemination of knowledge.»
6We neither make threats of violence nor accept violent intimidation.»
7We respect the believer but not necessarily the content of the belief.»
8We are all entitled to a private life but should accept such scrutiny as is in the public interest.»
9We should be able to counter slurs on our reputations without stifling legitimate debate.»
10We must be free to challenge all limits to free expression justified on such grounds as national security, public order and morality.»

What’s missing?

Is there a vital area we have not addressed? A principle 11? An illuminating case study? Read other people's suggestions and add your own here.
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What’s missing?

Is there a vital area we have not addressed? A principle 11? An illuminating case study? Read other people’s suggestions and add your own here.

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Case studies

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    Suggest a case study

    Our case studies are real-life examples from across the world that illustrate and challenge our draft principles for global free expression. If there's a case you think we should write up for debate, let us know here.

    February 10, 2012 | Comments: 2

Free Speech Debate is a research project of the Dahrendorf Programme for the Study of Freedom at St Antony's College in the University of Oxford. www.freespeechdebate.ox.ac.uk