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Legal Measures Relating to the Freedom of Speech and the Right to Personality Protection

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The study focuses on the analysis of the constitutional and legal limits of the exercise of freedom of speech. This freedom forms one of the pillars of a democratic and legal state. However, the Constitution of the Slovak Republic and the Convention on the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms allow for its legitimate limitations. The authors therefore examine the limits of restrictions on freedom of expression under the conditions of Slovak legislation. The role of independence and autonomy of media are also emphasised, and a specific case demonstrates the interaction between the personality protection of a public figure and freedom of expression.

Source: Communication Today

DOI: 10.34135/communicationtoday.2025.vol.16.no.1.6

Authors: Michal Maslen, Martin Solík

Institutions: University of Trnava, University of Ss. Cyril and Methodius in Trnava

Language: English

Topic: Freedom of Expression and Defamation

Subfield: Law

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: bronze

Funder: NextGenerationEU