International comparative analysis of freedom of expression: the European and African human rights systems

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Title:	International comparative analysis of freedom of expression: the European and African human rights systems
Author:	Jesse, James Chalambo
Year:	2008
Periodical:	Journal of African and international law
Volume:	1
Issue:	3
Pages:	1-33
Language:	English
Geographic terms:	Africa Europe
Subjects:	freedom of speech African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights jurisprudence
Abstract:	This essay considers and analyses the jurisprudence of the European and African human rights systems, in so far as the right to freedom of expression is concerned, in order to see the differences and similarities. The basic reference points are the two regional human rights treaties, namely the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, and the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights. The reason for discussing the freedom of expression under the two systems is that the two instruments which govern the respective systems were developed under different backgrounds and their respective provisions dealing with the right to freedom of expression are differently worded, yet they corroborate or extend each other. The discussion demonstrates that freedom of opinion and expression include many components which must all be read in the relevant provisions even if they are not specially mentioned. Notes, ref. [ASC Leiden abstract]