Freedom of speech

Freedom of speech is often regarded as an integral concept in modern liberal democracies, where it is understood to outlaw censorship. Free speech is nowadays also protected by international human rights law, notably under Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, although implementation remains lacking in many countries.

External links

• The Speakers' Corner web site
• www.freedom-of-speech.info (German)
• The Thomas Jefferson Center for the Protection of Free Expression
• Organization of American States - Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression
• Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe - Representative on Freedom of the Media
• United Nations - Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression
• UNESCO - Division of Freedom of Expression
• Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy entry