Freedom of Speech and Information in Global Perspective
This book offers a unique exploration of the current state of freedom of speech as a basic right available to everyone. The research focuses on the different development stages of the concept of freedom of speech and the use of modern indicators to depict
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Freedom of Speech and Information in Global Perspective
Pekka Hallberg • Janne Virkkunen
Freedom of Speech and Information in Global Perspective
Pekka Hallberg Rule of Law Finland—Rolfi Helsinki, Finland
Janne Virkkunen Helsinki, Finland
ISBN 978-1-349-94989-2 ISBN 978-1-349-94990-8 (eBook) DOI 10.1057/978-1-349-94990-8 Library of Congress Control Number: 2016960703 © The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s) 2017 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are solely and exclusively licensed by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. Cover design by Samantha Johnson Printed on acid-free paper This Palgrave Macmillan imprint is published by Springer Nature The registered company is Nature America Inc. The registered company address is: 1 New York Plaza, New York NY 10004, U.S.A.
Preface
In January 2015 “Je suis Charlie – I am Charlie” became the catchphrase for freedom of speech after eleven reporters and a police officer were killed in a terrorist attack on the office of Charlie Hebdo magazine. Over a million people participated in the march in Paris after the attack. Side by side walked heads of states even from places where freedom of speech is merely a utopia, constantly compromised. As the demonstrations become yesterday’s news, what is to become of freedom of speech? In the future, how possible will it be for people to express themselves and access the accuracy of information? How do we make out our conception of the world in this abundance of information? Freedom of speech usually refers to the right of every person to not only express but also to receive information without interference. In this way freedom of speech becomes a foundation for constructing a free society and a common welfare. Alongside these conceptions the status of social development is reflected in the fulfilment of freedom of speech principles, its guarantees and infringements. What is the status of the concomitant
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