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🇬🇧 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandConstitution

Human Rights Act 1998

2

Freedom of expression

Jurisdiction
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Provision
2
Source language
English
Recorded status
in force
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Recorded status
in force

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The exercise of these freedoms, since it carries with it duties and responsibilities, may be subject to such formalities, conditions, restrictions or penalties as are prescribed by law and are necessary in a democratic society, in the interests of national security, territorial integrity or public safety, for the prevention of disorder or crime, for the protection of health or morals, for the protection of the reputation or rights of others, for preventing the disclosure of information received in confidence, or for maintaining the authority and impartiality of the judiciary.

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Human Rights Act 1998 · legislation.gov.uk · Retrieved 17 August 2026.

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