What Does Free Speech Mean?

freedom of speech  The Code of Practice sets out the University's values in respect of freedom of speech, provides advice and guidance on its application within the University, Freedom of speech—the right to express opinions without government restraint—is a democratic ideal that dates back to ancient Greece

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the 11 Facts About Free Speech · Freedom of speech was established in the First Amendment of the United States Constitution in 1791 along with freedom of religion,

Article 10 of the Human Rights Act: Freedom of expression 1 Everyone has the right to freedom of expression This right shall include freedom to hold The First Amendment only protects your speech from government censorship It applies to federal, state and local government actors This includes not only