25. Freedom of Press (1A)

Question 1

What type of published information can governments regulate?

Answer 1

1) Truthful
2) Matter of public concern
3) Regulation is narrowly tailored
4) To achieve interest of ‘highest order’
- NOT just compelling interest like protecting public

Question 2

What is required for regulation over the public/press’ right to attend trial?

Answer 2

1) Government interest stated in trial judge’s findings

2) Overrides right to attend trial

Question 3

What are Press’s rights with regards to prisons?

Answer 3

NOT interview specified prisoners of Press’s choice

NOT inspect prison grounds

Question 4

What is required for permissible business regulation or tax over press or broadcasting companies?

Answer 4

General regulation

1) Content-related
2) Compelling interest

NOT special regulation

Question 5

What is required for permissible broadcasting regulations?

Answer 5

Prevent newspaper ownership of radio station/broadcasting of indecent speech

• Related to listener/viewer’s needs
• NOT related to broadcasting company’s needs

Prevent unauthorised broadcasting of commercial performance

Question 6

What is required for cable television regulations?

Answer 6

Content-based (Strict scrutiny)

1) Narrowly tailored
2) Compelling interest

Content-neutral (Intermediate scrutiny)

1) Substantially related
2) Important interest

Question 7

What is required for internet regulations?

Answer 7

Strict scrutiny

1) Narrowly tailored
2) Compelling interest