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Freedom of Expression

Kyu Ho Youm

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Abstract Freedom of expression is a definitional challenge because it is not easily definable. While “freedom” is the central issue, “expression” is relevant to what deserves protection. Free expression as a human right is not fully understood without its theoretical and conceptual framework. Given that freedom of expression is not absolute, free expression is balanced with its conflicting interests. Electronic media and internet law issues highlight the pervasive impact of new communication technologies on freedom of expression. This article identifies and examines various key legal issues, whether content or process related. While using an international and comparative law perspective, the entry notes American experience with freedom of expression as a possible point of reference for the world of the global twenty‐first century.

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Key concepts: Freedom of expression, Expression (computer science), Perspective (graphical), The Internet, Point (geometry), Freedom of the press, Political science, Process (computing)