April 28, 2022 - April 29, 2022

“FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION IN POLITICAL SPEECH” Online event, Geneva | 28-29 April 2022

This online event, organized with the support of the Council of Europe, will discuss the specificities of the exercise of the freedom of expression in political speech. Is it broader or more constrained than the freedom of expression of ordinary citizens?

Location: Online

When?

  • April 28-29

Where?

  • Remote, online

According to the European Convention on Human Rights, « Everyone has the right to freedom of expression”, even though the exercise of this freedom, “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”. Join this online event and engage in discussions on the specificities of the exercise of the freedom of expression in political speech.

More details and the schedule can be found here.