Freedom of Expression/History/Country sources/Romania
What is the oldest written source in this country that mentions this right?
Romania
Freedom of expression was first protected by Romania’s current semi-presidential regime through Article 30 of the country’s 1991 Constitution. Article 30 of the 1991 constitution reads, "(1) The freedom to express ideas, opinions, and beliefs and the freedom of creation of any kind — orally, in writing, through images, by means of sound, or by any other means of public communication — are inviolable. (2) Censorship of any kind is prohibited."
However, the right was first protected in the land when it was known as the Kingdom of Romania through the 1866 Constitution.
It was also asserted in the 1923 constitution, which was influenced by democratic principles following World War I. Article 5 of this constitution states, “Romanians, irrespective of ethnic origin, language or religion, shall enjoy freedom of conscience, freedom of education, freedom of the press, freedom of assembly, freedom of association and all freedoms and rights established by law”.
References:
“Constitution of 30 June/12 July 1866, as Amended 13/25 October 1876 and 8/20 June 1884.” World Constitutions Illustrated, Heinonline. https://heinonline.org/HOL/P?h=hein.cow/stwar0001&i=525
“The Constitution of Romania.” President of Romania. Accessed July 17, 2023. https://www.presidency.ro/en/the-constitution-of-romania
“Constitution of 1923.” Royal House of Romania Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen Accessed June 7, 2024. https://www.royalhouseofromaniahohenzollern-sigmaringen.com/text-constitution-of-1923.
“Romania 1991 (rev. 2003) Constitution," Constitute Project, accessed June 11, 2024, https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Romania_2003.