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Section 16: Freedom of Speech and Expression
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Section 16: Freedom of Speech and Expression
Everyone has the right to say what they want, including the press and other media. However, there are certain kinds of speech that are not protected which means that this right is limited in certain ways. The kinds of speech that are not protected are:
- Propaganda for war
- Inciting (encouraging) people to use violence
- Hate speech which means spreading hatred and encouraging people to act violently or harmfully towards other people.
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