Issue
Freedom of Expression and the Media
Election Parts
Criteria
- Freedom of opinion and expression by the media was respected throughout the electoral process. In addition, the media respected the freedom of opinion and expression of others
- Free communication of information and ideas about public and political issues took place between citizens, candidates, and elected representatives
Summaries
- The right to freedom of expression applies to all forms of media, including the internet.
- The communication and circulation of ideas may not be restricted by any indirect means, such as abuse of government or private control over the media.
- Freedom of expression may only be restricted in limited cases, including in the interest of maintaining the authority and impartiality of the judiciary.
- Freedom of expression may only be restricted in limited cases, including in the interest of territorial integrity.
- Freedom of expression may only be restricted in limited cases, including in the interest of public safety.
- Freedom of expression may only be restricted under certain circumstances as are prescribed by law and are necessary in a democratic society.
- Freedom of expression may only be restricted in limited cases, including in the interest of preventing the disclosure of information received in confidence.
- Freedom of expression may only be restricted in limited cases, including in the interest of protecting the reputation and rights of others.
- Freedom of expression may only be restricted in limited cases, including when an expression seeks to destroy other established rights.
- Free communication of information and ideas about public and political issues between citizens, candidates, and elected representatives is necessary.
- Everyone has the right to freedom of expression, whether through public speeches or other means.
- Freedom of expression includes unhindered communication with international bodies on matters of human rights.
- Freedom of expression should not be limited by the imposition of prior censorship.
- Freedom of expression may only be restricted in limited cases, including in the interest of national security.