Cases

Verein gegen Tierfabriken Schweiz (VgT) v Switzerland (No.2)

Comment

A useful reiteration of the general principles underlying Article 10 of the Convention. Particularly interesting was the Court’s observations on the necessary protection of offensive or disturbing material. It stated that the authorities’ argument that the broadcasting of the commercial would be seen as “unpleasant” by consumers or meat traders could not justify its continued prohibition. Freedom of expression if applicable not only to information and ideas that are inoffensive or favourably received, but also extends to material that offends, shocks or disturbs. The Court emphasised that such are the demands of pluralism, tolerance and broadmindedness, without which there is no democratic society.

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Entertainment Law
Human Rights

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