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Article 12 of Togo’s [[Probable year::1963]] Constitution first protected press freedom: “Everyone has the right to express and freely disseminate their opinions through speech, pen and image in compliance with laws and regulations” (World Digital Library, “Constitution de la Republique Togolaise”). [Translated from French] | Article 12 of Togo’s [[Probable year:: 1963]] Constitution first protected press freedom: “Everyone has the right to express and freely disseminate their opinions through speech, pen and image in compliance with laws and regulations” (World Digital Library, “Constitution de la Republique Togolaise”). [Translated from French] | ||
Today, Article 26 of Togo’s [[Probable year::1992]] Constitution protects press freedom: “The freedom of the press is recognized and guaranteed by the State. It is protected by the law" (Constitute Project, “Togo’s Constitution of [[Probable year::1992]] with Amendments through [[Probable year::2007]]” ). | Today, Article 26 of Togo’s [[Probable year:: 1992]] Constitution protects press freedom: “The freedom of the press is recognized and guaranteed by the State. It is protected by the law" (Constitute Project, “Togo’s Constitution of [[Probable year:: 1992]] with Amendments through [[Probable year:: 2007]]” ). | ||
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Latest revision as of 22:19, 28 December 2022
What is the oldest written source in this country that mentions this right?
Togo
Article 12 of Togo’s 1963 Constitution first protected press freedom: “Everyone has the right to express and freely disseminate their opinions through speech, pen and image in compliance with laws and regulations” (World Digital Library, “Constitution de la Republique Togolaise”). [Translated from French]
Today, Article 26 of Togo’s 1992 Constitution protects press freedom: “The freedom of the press is recognized and guaranteed by the State. It is protected by the law" (Constitute Project, “Togo’s Constitution of 1992 with Amendments through 2007” ).