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|contents=The concept of freedom of expression in Libya was formally recognized in the Constitutional Proclamation of 1969 following the coup that brought Muammar Gaddafi to power. Article 13 of the proclamation states: “Freedom of opinion is guaranteed within the limits of public interest and the principles of the Revolution.” | |||
The Constitutional Declaration of 2011, following the fall of Gaddafi, more clearly and robustly asserts the right to freedom of expression. Article 14 of this declaration states: “The State shall guarantee freedom of opinion, individual and collective expression, research, communication, press, media, printing and editing, movement, assembly, demonstration and peaceful sit-in in accordance with the statute.” The declaration also guarantees the freedom to form political parties and civil societies, regulated by law (Article 15). | |||
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"Libyan Constitution 1969," ConstitutionNet, accessed June 11, 2024, https://constitutionnet.org/sites/default/files/1969_-_libyan_constitution_english.pdf | |||
"Libyan Constitution 2011," Constitute Project, accessed June 11, 2024, https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Libya_2011. | |||
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Latest revision as of 14:11, 20 August 2024
What is the oldest written source in this country that mentions this right?
Libya
The concept of freedom of expression in Libya was formally recognized in the Constitutional Proclamation of 1969 following the coup that brought Muammar Gaddafi to power. Article 13 of the proclamation states: “Freedom of opinion is guaranteed within the limits of public interest and the principles of the Revolution.”
The Constitutional Declaration of 2011, following the fall of Gaddafi, more clearly and robustly asserts the right to freedom of expression. Article 14 of this declaration states: “The State shall guarantee freedom of opinion, individual and collective expression, research, communication, press, media, printing and editing, movement, assembly, demonstration and peaceful sit-in in accordance with the statute.” The declaration also guarantees the freedom to form political parties and civil societies, regulated by law (Article 15).
References:
"Libyan Constitution 1969," ConstitutionNet, accessed June 11, 2024, https://constitutionnet.org/sites/default/files/1969_-_libyan_constitution_english.pdf
"Libyan Constitution 2011," Constitute Project, accessed June 11, 2024, https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Libya_2011.