We have all heard of the phrase that 'it's a free country; we could say whatever we want.' Freedom of speech is probably one of the most important civil liberties in a democratic society. Freedom of speech entitles the citizen to say or write whatever is there in their minds. This means that people have the right to openly criticise the government or other powerful institutions of their country. However there are various laws that limit his liberty. There are laws which censor videos cinema theatre and magazines.
Today however the media has really sidestepped these pressures and the media has more freedom then the individual alone. People have been able to get their voice across the globe .In a lot of countries the government has the control over official information various acts such as human rights act 1998 and international human rights law guarantee freedom of speech as a fundamental right of being a human being. These changes show that freedom of speech has become increasingly important particularly in the west .It is a sign of growing economies.
Today however the media has really sidestepped these pressures and the media has more freedom then the individual alone. People have been able to get their voice across the globe .In a lot of countries the government has the control over official information various acts such as human rights act 1998 and international human rights law guarantee freedom of speech as a fundamental right of being a human being. These changes show that freedom of speech has become increasingly important particularly in the west .It is a sign of growing economies.
