PORTFOLIO ENTRY # 3

Case Study of Freedom of Speech

"Do you think such restrictions and censorship of free speech are necessary? Explain your reasons."

Restrictions and censorship of free speech is definitely necessary. People may think it's a small thing, but the freedom of speech is not a small thing at all.


"Human rights may be limited
Human rights may be subject only to reasonable limits set by Territory laws that can be demonstrably justified in a free and democratic society."

Limiting human rights

The Charter recognizes that human rights may be limited in certain circumstances. Under the Charter, rights may be limited when justified in a free and democratic society, taking into account relevant factors including:

• What are the values underlying the human right?

The Values underlying the human rights are: 

• Respect for other people
• Tolerance of different points of view
• Participation of staff in decision-making
• Transparency in the decision-making process
• Accountability of managers, staff and office-holders
• Fair pay and terms of service
• Good working conditions
• Sensitivity on issues of gender.

These are the values that people must not forget. People might find it a small thing, but it is very important for mankind to find their humanity.

• Is the right being limited very important in international law? (for example, the prohibition against torture)

The right being limited is Yes,, the application to human rights is giving people a chance. A chance against abuses and government itself, but it must also be limited so it wont be abuse in its own way.

• Is the purpose for limiting the right very important?

The purpose for limiting the right is VERY IMPORTANT. People must know that we have our own rights but we mustn't abuse it. Despite our right, there are laws that if abuse it, out right will be the 

• What sort of limitation is being proposed? To what extent does it limit the right?

The limitations proposed are that there rights are applicable only if they've met the requirements of both territory and following the judgement of the democratic process.

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• Is the limitation proposed likely to achieve its purpose?

It might achieve its purpose if people follow through with utmost honesty and integrity. AS LONG AS no one abuses their rights and as long as democratic process isn't abused as well.

• Are there less restrictive means reasonably available to achieve this purpose? This allows a balance to be struck between people’s rights and a need for public authorities to protect the broader public interest.

No, there isn't 'cause it's the only way to give compromise to both parties.

• Cite an example of human rights that the Philippines is now experiencing. Share your point of view. 

Philippine's drug war is an example of it. Some, if not all, are victims of the abuse of right to due process. It's almost inhumane. In my opinion, they shouldn't kill people on the spot, who knows, maybe there are just framed and are innocent.