Bloody Censorship: Swearing and Freedom of Speech

Anthony Gray

doi:10.1177/1037969X1203700109

Bloody Censorship: Swearing and Freedom of Speech

Anthony Gray

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Abstract

This article considers moves to criminalise swearing in public, and considers the extent to which such regulation might infringe the implied freedom of political communication. The hurly-burly of political debate often attracts 'colourful' language.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	37-40
Number of pages	4
Journal	Alternative Law Journal
Volume	37
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/1037969X1203700109
Publication status	Published - 1 Mar 2012
Externally published	Yes

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