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"The Assembly recalls that political criticism and satire must be protected as an essential part of media freedom. Freedom of expression is applicable not only to information or ideas that are favourably received or perceived as inoffensive or with indifference, but also to those that offend, shock or disturb the State or any sector of the population, subject only to the conditions and restrictions provided for in the European Convention on Human Rights."

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CoE (Parliamentary Assembly): Resolution 2035(2015) on Protection of the Safety of Journalists and of Media Freedom in Europe, para. 4

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Resolution 2035(2015) on Protection of the Safety of Journalists and of Media Freedom in Europe

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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.