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|contents=In Belgium freedom of expression is guaranteed by the articles of their 1831 constitution, except in situations where crimes are committed while in use of said freedoms which is still illegal (i.e. vandalism during a protest).
|contents=Article 20 of the 27 October 1830 Draft Constitution of Belgium asserted the right to opinion: "The freedom of opinion in all matters is guaranteed."


“Belgium 1831 (Rev. 2014) Constitution.” Constitute. Accessed September 14, 2022. https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Belgium_2014?lang=en.
In Belgium freedom of expression is guaranteed by Article 14 of the 1831 constitution: "The freedom of religions, their public exercise, as well as the liberty of expressing their opinions on every matter, are guaranteed; reserving the right of repressing crimes committed in the exercise of these liberties."
 
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English translation of the French text of the draft of the constitution of 27 October 1830 35 (2009): https://heinonline-org.proxygw.wrlc.org/HOL/Page?collection=cow&handle=hein.cow/zzbe0096&id=5&men_tab=srchresults
 
1831 Constitution of Belgium: https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Belgium_1831
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Latest revision as of 19:17, 14 May 2024

Freedom of Expression

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

Belgium

Article 20 of the 27 October 1830 Draft Constitution of Belgium asserted the right to opinion: "The freedom of opinion in all matters is guaranteed."

In Belgium freedom of expression is guaranteed by Article 14 of the 1831 constitution: "The freedom of religions, their public exercise, as well as the liberty of expressing their opinions on every matter, are guaranteed; reserving the right of repressing crimes committed in the exercise of these liberties."

References:

English translation of the French text of the draft of the constitution of 27 October 1830 35 (2009): https://heinonline-org.proxygw.wrlc.org/HOL/Page?collection=cow&handle=hein.cow/zzbe0096&id=5&men_tab=srchresults

1831 Constitution of Belgium: https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Belgium_1831



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