Title: Free Speech Should Have Limitations Article - The College Study
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Free Speech Should Have Limitations Article
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Introduction
What is the Logical Basis for Reasonable Limitations on Free Speech?
One man’s freedom ends where another’s begins
Free speech may be conflicting with the interests of the state
Free speech may affect national security
The undeniable importance of protection of the spirit of tolerance and coexistence among different communities and ethnicities
Free speech may cause erosion of religious harmony on massive scale
Unbridled free speech may give rise to rebellion or civil disobedience
Defamatory statements
Infringement of right of privacy
Contempt of court
Threat to objectivity in courts’ proceedings
Infringement of copyrights
A threat to moral values
Right of Free Speech in International Law
Article 19 of UNDHR
Article 19 of ICCPR
Freedom of Speech and Freedom of Religion
Conclusion
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Man is a social animal. He lives in a society. The rights and interest of persons vary greatly and there is a big chance that in certain circumstances, they may be at odd with each other. Therefore, it is of utmost importance that people must be allowed to pursue their interests and enjoy their rights in such a manner so as not to affect the rights of another. The right of free expression is a freedom and the boundary to that freedom is the point when it encroaches upon the rights of another. Simply speaking, one has a right to speak whatever one wants. But another person also possesses a right of reputation. It can be inferred that the right of free speech evaporates at the point where it unjustifiably starts interfering with the right of reputation of another. Briefly speaking, there is a need to maintain balance between varying and conflicting rights of persons in order to ensure social harmony in the society. Similarly, the right of free speech, if allowed unrestricted, may affect the right of a very important legal entity, i.e. State.