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Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Described as both a bedrock of democratic society and a touchstone of all other human rights, the right to freedom of expression is much lauded by its advocates. But it is also routinely lambasted by its detractors, who variously find that it offers too much, too little or too selective protection to controversial, harmful or otherwise problematic speech. The legal limits of freedom of expression do not always align neatly with broad ethical principles or subjective individual or societal expectations. In the absence of such neat alignment, debate about the actual and desired limits of the right to freedom of expression will always be vigorous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The main aim of this knowledge package is to trace the contours of the right to freedom of expression, primarily under the system of protection that has been built around European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR or the Convention). How far does protection reach? Where does it end? When is protection not enough, or in other words, when are positive or promotional measures required to ensure that the exercise of the right to freedom of expression is truly effective in practice? Which principles has the European Court of Human Rights (the Court) developed to guide it in its interpretive role? How should those principles be operationalized by States Parties to the Convention? And are the earlier principles still fit for purpose in the digital age? How does the dynamic interplay between the right to freedom of expression and other Convention rights colour the Court\u2019s case-law? These are some of the key questions that will be addressed in this knowledge package.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Intended learning outcomes<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After studying the materials in this knowledge package, you should be able to: <\/p>\n\n\n\n