I’m a Dane. Was just curious to see what my my parliment definer freedom of speech as. It is so hypocritical to say “there is freedom of expression in Denmark” but then later saying “The legislation sets some limits on what one can allow oneself to say or write in public”. Sure sounds like freedom of expression. How in your twisted mind can this make sence?
Here it what it says translated:
According to i.a. the constitution and the European Convention on Human Rights, there is freedom of expression in Denmark. That means the right to express what you want in public. At the same time, all citizens are responsible for what they say and write.
The legislation sets some limits on what one can allow oneself to say or write in public. If you e.g. If you grossly insult another person in public, you may risk being sued in a libel case. And if you e.g. writes something that threatens the country's security, you can be prosecuted for this and possibly sentenced to a penalty.
Freedom of expression can be restricted in some situations, e.g. for remand prisoners or for soldiers in the armed forces. Public employees have freedom of speech, but some may be subject to confidentiality, for example personal data.
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