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1992

Law and Contemporary Problems

Freedom of speech

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Mass Communications And The First Amendment: An Overview, L. A. Powe Jr. Jan 1992

Mass Communications And The First Amendment: An Overview, L. A. Powe Jr.

Law and Contemporary Problems

Traditionally, mass communications issues have been slighted or ignored in first amendment writings. The Supreme Court deals with each type of harm resulting from this issue separately.


The Canadian Constitutional Approach To Freedom Of Expression In Hate Propaganda And Pornography, Kathleen Mahoney Jan 1992

The Canadian Constitutional Approach To Freedom Of Expression In Hate Propaganda And Pornography, Kathleen Mahoney

Law and Contemporary Problems

Canadian courts are in the process of challenging existing thought about the constitutional protection of freedom of expression. Establishing equality requires reciprocity of respect and parity of regard for physical dignity and personal integrity. Canadian Supreme Court decisions on pornography are discussed.


Free Speech In The United States And Canada, Kent Greenawalt Jan 1992

Free Speech In The United States And Canada, Kent Greenawalt

Law and Contemporary Problems

A comparison of freedom of speech in the US and Canada is presented. Supreme Court decisions on this issue in both countries are discussed. Both countries believe that free speech is central to liberal democracy.