Freedom of expression

Question 1

what is expression

Question 2

legal basis and limitation (domestic and treaty law)

Answer 2

(Sect. 25 (1), Constitution of Sierra Leone, 1991,
EXCEPTIONS/ LIMITATIONS: Sec. 25 (2), Const. of Sierra Leone, 1991)
(See Art. 19, UNDHR 1948: Art. 9 (1), ACHPR 1981: See Art. 19 (1)(2), ICCPR 1966. LIMITATIONS Article 19 (3) ICCPR, 1966): Art. 9 (2), ACHPR 1981)

Question 3

link to other rights

Answer 3

Assembly & Association -
Freedom of the Press,
Privacy & Correspondence,
Democratic (political) rights.

Question 4

importance in democratic society

Question 5

positive and negative obligations

Answer 5

Negative obligations of the RFoE entails:
Refraining from interference by the government respect,
Free press, freedom of assembly/
Positive obligations of the Right to Freedom of Expression - more difficult?
Protect from interference by third parties (=protect)
Public/State-owned media v. privately owned media
Making freedom of expression possible (=fulfill)
Licenses, legal protections…

Question 6

vertical and horizontal effect

Answer 6

Vertical and horizontal effect
Vertical = individual v. state/government)
Horizontal = clash of rights (“rights and reputations of others”)
Here, the Government is still involved (laws, prosecution, courts…)