Scope of Freedom of Expression Reporting 1

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FREEDOM
EXPRESSIO
N
FREEDOM EXPRESSION
FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION
SCOPE OF
FREEDOM OF
EXPRESSION
Lesson II:
Objectives:
●Discuss what is
Freedom of Expression
and why is it
important?;
●Aspects of Freedom of
Expression; and
● Pros and Cons of
Freedom of
Expression.
Freedom of
Expression
Freedom of
● It Expression
is the freedom for us all to
express ourselves. It is the right to
speak, to be heard, and to participate
in political, artistic, and social life. It
also includes the ‘right to know’: the
right to seek, receive, and share
information through any media.
Why freedom of
expression is
Important?
Why freedom of expression is
Important?
●It is fundamental to political
dissent, diverse cultural expression,
creativity, and innovation, as well
as the development of one’s
personality through self-expression.
Important?
● It enables dialogue, builds
understanding, and increases public
knowledge. When we can freely
exchange ideas and information, our
knowledge improves, which benefits
our communities and societies.
Important?
●It also enables us to question our
governments, which helps to keep
them accountable. Questioning and
debate are healthy – they lead to
better policies and more stable
societies.
‘”You can’t say that!” is all too often the
response of those in power to having their
power challenged. To accept that certain
things cannot be said is to accept that
certain forms of power cannot be
challenged’
- Kenan Malik
• Freedom of expression is
a foundational right, meaning it is
essential for the enjoyment and
protection of all human rights.
• In other words, freedom of

expression is the lifeblood of
democracy.
“‘Democracy is built on the right to dissent,
on the right for people to hold opposing
positions. Our societies need freedom of
expression to protect us from the worst
atrocities that governments can visit on
their citizens.”
- Ben Okri, Nigerian poet and novelist

Who protects our right to
freedom of expression?
It is protected under international
law (Article 19 of the Universal
Declaration of Human Rights and
Article 19 International Covenant
on Civil and Political Rights
Section 4, Article III of the 1987
Philippine Constitution, which
states:
"No law shall be passed abridging the
freedom of speech, of expression, or
of the press, or the right of the
people peaceably to assemble and
petition the government for redress
of grievances."
ASPECTS OF
FREEDOM OF
EXPRESSION
ASPECTS OF FREEDOM OF
EXPRESSION
1.Freedom of Speech
2.Freedom of Press
3.Freedom of Assembly
4.Freedom of Association
5.Freedom of Thoughts and Conscience
6.Access to Information
7.Limitations in Freedom of Expression
1. Freedom of Speech
The right to express
opinions, thoughts, and
ideas without fear of
government censorship
or punishment.
2. Freedom of the Press
The right of the media to
report and publish news
and opinions freely
without interference or
control by the
government.
3. Freedom of
Assembly
The right to gather and
participate in public
demonstrations, protests,
or other collective
activities in support of a
cause or belief.
4. Freedom of
Association
The right to form and
join organizations,
groups, or societies
without government
interference
5. Freedom of Thought
and Conscience
The protection of an
individual's personal
beliefs, ideas, and
moral convictions from
external control or
pressure.
6. Access Information
The right to receive
and share information
freely through various
mediums such as
social media, books, or
the internet.
7. Limitations in Freedom
of Expression
Freedom of expression is
not absolute and can be
restricted in cases of
defamation, hate
speech, incitement to
violence, or national
security concerns.
PROS AND CONS OF
FREEDOM OF
EXPRESSION
PRO
S
● Facilitates Exchange of Ideas
● Holding Leaders Accountable
● Driving Social Change
● Understanding Different Cultures
CON
S
•Misinformation
•Exploitation by Powerful Groups
•Mental Health Impact
•Privacy Violation
This is where you section ends. Duplicate this set of slides as many times you need to go over all your sections.
“Freedom of expression is
the foundation of human
rights, the source of
humanity, and the mother of
truth”
-Liu Xiabo
Thank
you!

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• In other words, freedom of

- Ben Okri, Nigerian poet and novelist

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