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"Laws addressing hate speech or protecting public order, public morals, minors, national security or official secrecy and data protection laws are not applied in a manner which inhibits public debate. Such laws impose restrictions of freedom of expression only in response to a pressing matter of public interest, are defined as narrowly as possible to meet the public interest and include proportionate sanctions."

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CoE (Committee of Ministers): Recommendation Rec(2016)5 of the Committee of Ministers to Member States on Internet Freedom , para. 2.4.3

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Recommendation Rec(2016)5 of the Committee of Ministers to Member States on Internet Freedom

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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 protecting the reputation and rights of others.