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|contents=The first constitution of Estonia, created in 1920, grants Estonian citizens the right to freedom of religion. Paragraph 6 and 11 states that there is freedom of “religion and conscience” and their practice will not be hindered, “provided it does not interfere with public orders and morals” (“Constitution of the Esthonian Republic” 1920). Under the 1992 Constitution of the Republic of Estonia, Articles 12, 40, and 124 grant religious freedom, equality, and prohibit religious discrimination.  
|contents=The country of Estonia has had three separate governing constitutions, the first of which was enacted in 1920. Section II, Article 13 of the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia declares that “In Esthonia there is freedom for the expression of personal ideas in words, print, letters, pictures and sculpture. This freedom can be restricted only in the defense of the State and morals. There is no censorship in Esthonia.”


“Constitution of the Esthonian Republic” 1920. Estonian Republic
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https://www.riigiteataja.ee/en/eli/521052015001/consolide
“Northwestern SSO.” n.d. Prd-Nusso.it.northwestern.edu. Accessed June 8, 2024.
https://heinonline-org.turing.library.northwestern.edu/HOL/Page?collection=co
w&handle=hein.cow/zzee0004&id=2&men_tab=srchresults.
 
‌“Constitution of Estonia.” 2024. Wikipedia. April 25, 2024.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constitution_of_Estonia#cite_note-5.
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Freedom of Expression

What is the oldest written source in this country that mentions this right?

Estonia

The country of Estonia has had three separate governing constitutions, the first of which was enacted in 1920. Section II, Article 13 of the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia declares that “In Esthonia there is freedom for the expression of personal ideas in words, print, letters, pictures and sculpture. This freedom can be restricted only in the defense of the State and morals. There is no censorship in Esthonia.”

Sources:

“Northwestern SSO.” n.d. Prd-Nusso.it.northwestern.edu. Accessed June 8, 2024. https://heinonline-org.turing.library.northwestern.edu/HOL/Page?collection=co w&handle=hein.cow/zzee0004&id=2&men_tab=srchresults.

‌“Constitution of Estonia.” 2024. Wikipedia. April 25, 2024. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constitution_of_Estonia#cite_note-5.



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