Art Quote by International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
““Article 19 1. Everyone shall have the right to hold opinions without interference. 2. Everyone shall have the right to freedom of expression; this right shall include freedom to seek, receive and impart information and ideas of all kinds, regardless of frontiers, either orally, in writing or in print, in the form of art, or through any other media of his choice. 3. The exercise of the rights provided for in paragraph 2 of this article carries with it special duties and responsibilities. It may therefore be subject to certain restrictions, but these shall only be such as are provided by law and are necessary: (a) For respect of the rights or reputations of others; (b) For the protection of national security or of public order (ordre public), or of public health or morals.””
About This Quote
Source Document: Article 19 of the ICCPR, 1966
Establishes freedom of opinion, expression, and information, with lawful restrictions for rights of others, security, order, health, and morals.
In simple terms: Guarantees free expression with limited, lawful restrictions.
Key Takeaway
Uphold and responsibly exercise free speech.
Themes
human rights
free speech
law
public order
health
morality
Mood
formal
legal
educational
Type
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When to use this quote
- journalism
- activism
- policy making
Key Concepts
expression
information rights
legal limits
Questions to Reflect On
- How should societies balance free speech and public safety?
- What safeguards prevent abuse of restrictions?
A Different Perspective
Restrictions can be misused to suppress dissent.
