Protecting the right to freedom of expression under the European Convention on Human Rights
Protecting the right to freedom of expression under the European Convention on Human Rights

Author: Bychawska-Siniarska, Dominika

Publisher: Council of Europe

Published: 2017-08-04

Total Pages: 124

ISBN-13:

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European Convention on Human Rights – Article 10 – Freedom of expression 1. Everyone has the right to freedom of expression. This right shall include freedom to hold opinions and to receive and impart information and ideas without interference by public authority and regardless of frontiers. This article shall not prevent States from requiring the licensing of broadcasting, television or cinema enterprises. 2. The exercise of these freedoms, since it carries with it duties and responsibilities, may be subject to such formalities, conditions, restrictions or penalties as are prescribed by law and are necessary in a democratic society, in the interests of national security, territorial integrity or public safety, for the prevention of disorder or crime, for the protection of health or morals, for the protection of the reputation or rights of others, for preventing the disclosure of information received in confidence, or for maintaining the authority and impartiality of the judiciary. In the context of an effective democracy and respect for human rights mentioned in the Preamble to the European Convention on Human Rights, freedom of expression is not only important in its own right, but it also plays a central part in the protection of other rights under the Convention. Without a broad guarantee of the right to freedom of expression protected by independent and impartial courts, there is no free country, there is no democracy. This general proposition is undeniable. This handbook is a practical tool for legal professionals from Council of Europe member states who wish to strengthen their skills in applying the European Convention on Human Rights and the case law of the European Court of Human Rights in their daily work.

Freedom in the World 2018
Freedom in the World 2018

Author: Freedom House

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2019-01-31

Total Pages: 1265

ISBN-13: 1538112035

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Freedom in the World, the Freedom House flagship survey whose findings have been published annually since 1972, is the standard-setting comparative assessment of global political rights and civil liberties. The survey ratings and narrative reports on 195 countries and fifteen territories are used by policymakers, the media, international corporations, civic activists, and human rights defenders to monitor trends in democracy and track improvements and setbacks in freedom worldwide. The Freedom in the World political rights and civil liberties ratings are determined through a multi-layered process of research and evaluation by a team of regional analysts and eminent scholars. The analysts used a broad range of sources of information, including foreign and domestic news reports, academic studies, nongovernmental organizations, think tanks, individual professional contacts, and visits to the region, in conducting their research. The methodology of the survey is derived in large measure from the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and these standards are applied to all countries and territories, irrespective of geographical location, ethnic or religious composition, or level of economic development.

Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights
Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights

Author: United Nations. Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights

Publisher:

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9789211542011

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"This publication contains the 'Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights: Implementing the United Nations Protect, Respect and Remedy Framework', which were developed by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on the issue of human rights and transnational corporations and other business enterprises. The Special Representative annexed the Guiding Principles to his final report to the Human Rights Council (A/HRC/17/31), which also includes an introduction to the Guiding Principles and an overview of the process that led to their development. The Human Rights Council endorsed the Guiding Principles in its resolution 17/4 of 16 June 2011."--P. iv.

One Party State
One Party State

Author: Fouad Sabry

Publisher: One Billion Knowledgeable

Published: 2024-10-02

Total Pages: 479

ISBN-13:

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Unlock a deeper understanding of political systems with One Party State, a vital part of the Political Science series. This book offers an in-depth exploration of political landscapes dominated by a single party, focusing on their structure, governance, and implications for democracy. Whether you're a student, professional, or curious about political power dynamics, this book provides invaluable insights into a significant form of government. Chapters Brief Overviews: 1: One-party State - Explore key features and mechanisms of a one-party system. 2: Marxism–Leninism - Examine how Marxism-Leninism shapes one-party states. 3: Politics of China - Analyze China's unique one-party system and global influence. 4: Politics of Cuba - Study Cuba's one-party system and its historical development. 5: Communist State - Understand how communist states enforce single-party rule. 6: Dominant-party System - Investigate systems where one party dominates despite multiparty settings. 7: Communism - Review the principles of communism and its role in one-party governance. 8: Authoritarianism - Discover the connection between one-party rule and authoritarian regimes. 9: Authoritarian Socialism - Explore authoritarian socialism and its influence on one-party systems. 10: People’s Democracy - Learn about people’s democracy within Marxist-Leninist states. 11: Dictatorship - Understand how dictatorship shapes governance in one-party systems. 12: Autocracy - Examine autocracy’s impact on political stability and freedoms. 13: Illiberal Democracy - Analyze illiberal democracy and its effects on civil liberties under one-party rule. 14: Elections in China - Understand the role of elections in legitimizing China’s one-party rule. 15: Revolutions of 1989 - Reflect on the revolutions of 1989 and their effect on one-party states. 16: Democratic Consolidation - Study the transition challenges from one-party rule to democracy. 17: Civic Nationalism - Investigate how civic nationalism interacts with one-party systems. 18: Waves of Democracy - Explore global democratization waves and their impact on one-party rule. 19: Bloc Party - Learn about bloc parties and their role in one-party political dynamics. 20: Hybrid Regime - Understand hybrid regimes that blend one-party elements with other forms of governance. 21: Conservatism in Russia - Analyze conservatism's influence on Russia’s political landscape and its ties to one-party systems. One Party State serves as an essential guide to the complexities of one-party dominance and its effect on governance in today’s world. With rich analysis and global perspectives, this book equips readers with the tools to understand how one-party systems function and their lasting impact on society. Dive in to broaden your understanding of these powerful political systems.

World Report 2019
World Report 2019

Author: Human Rights Watch

Publisher: Seven Stories Press

Published: 2019-02-05

Total Pages: 847

ISBN-13: 1609808851

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The best country-by-country assessment of human rights. The human rights records of more than ninety countries and territories are put into perspective in Human Rights Watch's signature yearly report. Reflecting extensive investigative work undertaken by Human Rights Watch staff, in close partnership with domestic human rights activists, the annual World Report is an invaluable resource for journalists, diplomats, and citizens, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the fight to protect human rights in every corner of the globe.

The African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights
The African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights

Author: Nat Rubner

Publisher: Boydell & Brewer

Published: 2023-10-17

Total Pages: 527

ISBN-13: 1847013546

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Landmark study of the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights. Documents on one side the international community's inability to foist a human rights system upon Africa and on the other the process within the OAU (now African Union) that eventually brought it into being and determined its content. The African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights (ACHPR), which was proposed in 1979, adopted in 1981 and came into effect in 1986, was the first non-Western declaration of human rights and the first official statement of an African human rights perspective. With Africa largely absent in 1948 when the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) was adopted, it stands in stark historical reproach to the Western conception of universal human rights as a pivotal document in the decolonisation of the continent. This book, for the first time, presents a comprehensive account of the development of the ACHPR, which is key to a proper understanding of its fundamental nature. Through documenting its process of construction, it becomes possible to understand how Africans themselves understood the process and the issues involved and how the ACHPR became a political text asserted by African leaders and not a continuum of a so-called universal human rights tradition. The result is a radical repositioning of the underlying context of the ACHPR, one of the most important documents in modern African history, of how it came to be and how it should therefore be understood. Volume 2 describes the process through which the ACHPR came into being. Analysing the role of Western governments, the UN and NGOs, it shows that, contrary to the prevailing view of African human rights commentators, their influence was limited and at times counter-productive. That, in fact, the formulation of the ACHPR was a profoundly political process that was primarily a product of an African desire to instigate its own human rights perspective as a counter to the human rights universalism advanced by the Western post-war human rights tradition.

The Federalist Papers
The Federalist Papers

Author: Alexander Hamilton

Publisher: Read Books Ltd

Published: 2018-08-20

Total Pages: 420

ISBN-13: 1528785878

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Classic Books Library presents this brand new edition of “The Federalist Papers”, a collection of separate essays and articles compiled in 1788 by Alexander Hamilton. Following the United States Declaration of Independence in 1776, the governing doctrines and policies of the States lacked cohesion. “The Federalist”, as it was previously known, was constructed by American statesman Alexander Hamilton, and was intended to catalyse the ratification of the United States Constitution. Hamilton recruited fellow statesmen James Madison Jr., and John Jay to write papers for the compendium, and the three are known as some of the Founding Fathers of the United States. Alexander Hamilton (c. 1755–1804) was an American lawyer, journalist and highly influential government official. He also served as a Senior Officer in the Army between 1799-1800 and founded the Federalist Party, the system that governed the nation’s finances. His contributions to the Constitution and leadership made a significant and lasting impact on the early development of the nation of the United States.