Ministry of Justice – Legal limitations to freedom of speech. | SMN NEWS

minjus13042022PHILIPSBURG:--- The Ministry of Justice would like to inform the general public about a person’s right to freedom of speech as stipulated in Article 10 of our Constitution and Article 10 of the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms (EHRM). St. Maarten is bound by the EHRM.

The right to freedom of speech is one of the most essential human rights. It means that you must be able to freely express your opinions.

However, there are legal limitations to this human right. The freedom of speech cannot lead to a violation of other human rights ...


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