Attorney General v Smith

Question 1

Facts

Answer 1

Smith sought permission to wear a wig to cover his bald head, when permission was denied, he claimed that they were breaching his freedom of expression.

Question 2

Solicitor - General

Answer 2

There is no expression. It only makes Smith feel better it does not communicate any content or ideas.

Question 3

Smith

Answer 3

There is expression, self esteem and confidence engages the freedom of expression.

Question 4

What is expression?

Answer 4

Can be ‘as wide as human thought and imagination’. Includes non - verbal, symbolic conduct.

Question 5

Not expression

Answer 5

Something uncommunicative. Without more ‘they communicate nothing of meaning requiring protection’.

Question 6

Is the Court of Appeal correct?

Answer 6

Pointon tried to stand out. Smith tried to fit in. This means no communicative conduct.