Category: Freedom of Speech

Here in Sri Lanka, the response to recent communal riots was to temporarily ban social media. An extra-ordinary move indeed. We should ask ourselves whether it was Facebook that caused the riots in 1915, the 1970s, the 1980s. Or is it a convenient excuse to stifle criticism of the Governments handling of the crisis and…

Words are exceptionally incredible. They can be brutal. We generally hear ‘sticks and stones may break my bones, yet words will never hurt me’. But words do hurt. Numerous individuals fall subject to verbal tormenting. While we do have the right to speak freely of discourse in the United States, there ought to be an…

In a time of marches, Twitter debates, and mainstream politics this country is as divided as it has ever been with very few issues being bipartisan. The issue that must have agreement from both sides of the political spectrum that must stay a universal truth is free speech. Freedom of speech is one of the…

Introduction Freedom of speech must be allowed in higher education institutions. The reason for this is that it is a core value in the democratic process, and it ensures that people can discuss exchange and debate ideas. The important thing is that it pursues knowledge and protects one’s dignity. Hyman. J (2008, p10) Freedom of…

Introduction Freedom of speech is a fundamental human right that allows individuals to express their opinions, share information, and engage in open dialogue. However, in many countries, including Iran, the exercise of this right is heavily restricted and met with significant challenges. This essay critically examines the state of freedom of speech in Iran, exploring…

The notion that communication and expression through various media, including written and electronic media, especially published information, should be recognized a right to be freely exercised is known as freedom of the press or freedom of the media. The freedom of the press refers to the ability to criticize the government in the absence of…