Law on the Freedom of the Press of 29 July 1881
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| - | The '''Law on the Freedom of the Press of 29 July 1881''' ({{lang-fr|Loi sur la liberté de la presse du 29 juillet 1881}}), often called the '''Press Law of 1881''', is a law that defines the freedoms and responsibilities of the media and publishers in [[France]]. It provides a legal framework for publications and regulates the display of advertisements on public roads. Although it has been amended several times since its enactment, it remains in force to the present day. | + | The '''Law on the Freedom of the Press of 29 July 1881''' ({{lang-fr|Loi sur la liberté de la presse du 29 juillet 1881}}), often called the '''Press Law of 1881''', is a law that defines the freedoms and responsibilities of the media and publishers in [[France]]. It provides a legal framework for publications and regulates the display of [[advertisements on public roads]]. Although it has been amended several times since its enactment, it remains in force to the present day. |
| It is often regarded as the foundational legal statement on [[freedom of the press]] and [[freedom of speech]] in France, inspired by Article 11 of the [[Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen]] of 26 August 1789. At the same time, the law imposes legal obligations on publishers and criminalises certain specific behaviours (called "press offences"), particularly concerning [[defamation]]. | It is often regarded as the foundational legal statement on [[freedom of the press]] and [[freedom of speech]] in France, inspired by Article 11 of the [[Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen]] of 26 August 1789. At the same time, the law imposes legal obligations on publishers and criminalises certain specific behaviours (called "press offences"), particularly concerning [[defamation]]. | ||
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The Law on the Freedom of the Press of 29 July 1881 (Template:Lang-fr), often called the Press Law of 1881, is a law that defines the freedoms and responsibilities of the media and publishers in France. It provides a legal framework for publications and regulates the display of advertisements on public roads. Although it has been amended several times since its enactment, it remains in force to the present day.
It is often regarded as the foundational legal statement on freedom of the press and freedom of speech in France, inspired by Article 11 of the Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen of 26 August 1789. At the same time, the law imposes legal obligations on publishers and criminalises certain specific behaviours (called "press offences"), particularly concerning defamation.
