Freedom of Expression

Question 1

Where in the constitution will you find F.O.E

Answer 1

Article 40.6.1 Expressed right

Question 2

What does the F.O.E give rights to ?

Answer 2

Citizens and organs of the media

Question 3

What are the F.O.E rights of citizens and organs of media

Answer 3

Freely express their opinions and convictions

Question 4

What special function does the constitution give organs of the media?

Answer 4

Inform the public and criticize government policy

Question 5

How does the constitution limit F.O.E of citizens?

Answer 5

Public Order and morality

Question 6

What extra limitations does it put on the media?

Answer 6

Not to undermine the authority of the state

Question 7

What case set out the rule regarding injunctions and F.O.E

Answer 7

Almost never only in exceptional cases. MV Drury and Foley case.

Question 8

Where in the European convention of human rights (What article) will I find F.O.E

Answer 8

Article 10

Question 9

Give examples of when F.O.E can be interfered with (Case or statutory (written legislation/law) examples)

Answer 9

Defamation , Publishing something seditious or indecent,

Question 10

What is the European rule about how much you can interfere with F.O.E

Answer 10

ANY INTERFERENCE MUST BE : Proportionate and in the public interest

Question 11

Tell me what other rights F.O.E most often clashes with

Answer 11

Right to good name and right to privacy

Question 12

What is the defense of the media when there is a clash. F.O.E should always win out , why?

Answer 12

In the public interest and proportionate