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This report examines the scope of protection extended to freedom of speech in 13 selected countries. In particular, the report focuses on the limits of protection that may apply to the right to interrupt or affect in any other way public speech. The report also addresses the availability of mechanisms to control foreign broadcasters working on behalf of foreign governments. The terms “freedom of speech” and “freedom of expression” as used in this report are interchangeable.

Full Report (PDF, 749KB)

• Comparative Summary
• Argentina
• Brazil
• Canada
• China
• France
• Germany
• Israel
• Japan
• Netherlands
• New Zealand
• Sweden
• Ukraine
• United Kingdom

Prepared June 2019

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Last Updated: 12/30/2020