Freedom of Expression
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Freedom of expression is the cornerstone of democracy and is one of the essential ingredients in the realization of individual freedom, because it allows members of a society to openly evaluate and criticize its government. As such, all individuals in democratic societies should have the right to express themselves freely in speech, writing or otherwise, to demonstrate freely, and to disseminate information and opinions for the public interest. Freedom of expression does not only mean the expression of views that are widely accepted by the public or reflect the government’s policies, but also minority views and views that are considered irritating, extreme, and unacceptable.
ACRI works relentlessly to prevent violations to freedom of expression in Israel. ACRI seeks to defend those who use this freedom for the purposes of protecting and promoting human rights, and to hold accountable government and non-government officials who use their authority to subdue critical voices. Not only does ACRI support protesters through legal work and rights education, but through an annual Human Rights March that promotes public awareness of effective usage of freedom of expression. Through its commitment to ensuring Freedom of Expression to all members of Israeli society, ACRI has brought about numerous landmark rulings safeguarding this fundamental freedom.
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The Talkback Law: The Internet’s Procrustean Bed
June 17, 2008
Proposed legislation saddling websites with responsibility for comments by surfers deprives us of a uniquely important forum for self-expression and … Read more
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ACRI: Allow Animal Rights Organization to Set Up Information Booths
May 20, 2008
The municipalities of Rishon LeZion and Petah Tikva have refused to allow animal rights activists to set up information booths … Read more
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Freedom of Expression
May 15, 2008
Freedom of expression is the cornerstone of democracy and is one of the essential ingredients in the realization of individual … Read more
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ACRI Challenges Investigation of Political Activists
April 30, 2008
Claims that Balad party members could forge ties with Hizballah, were unfounded, violated activists’ freedom of expression In April 2008, … Read more
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ACRI Wins Precedent in the Right to Demonstrate
April 17, 2008
Following a petition submitted jointly by ACRI and representatives of Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, the Beersheba District Court ordered … Read more