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Abstract
Freedom of expression and freedom of the press form guarantee and emphasize the democratic character of a state. The dissemination of information and opinions is a prerequisite of democracy, which essentially requires that citizens be guaranteed the possibility to participate in public affairs. An opportunity to learn some information and opinions is of paramount importance for broadening knowledge, sharpening the critical mind, shaping one’s own views and making rational and informed choices. For full access to information and opinions circulating in the public, it is necessary that it should be made public and media and their journalists will make it in the best way. The aim of this study was to compare constitutional legal solutions concerning freedom of expression and freedom of the press and the way they are effectuated in practice in theRepublicofArmeniaand in theRepublicofPoland.
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LITERATURE
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LEGAL ACTS
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CASE LAW
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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17951/sil.2020.29.1.145-159
Date of publication: 2020-03-29 19:06:40
Date of submission: 2020-01-23 20:32:47
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