Current Issues of Freedom of Expression in Malta

15 Pages Posted: 7 Jan 2016

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Denys Lazariev

Charles University in Prague - Faculty of Law

Date Written: January 5, 2016

Abstract

Peculiarities of legal regulation of enjoyment of right to freedom of expression in Malta are analyzed. To achieve the objective, the basic legal sources of Malta, pieces of scientific research, international rankings and analysis made by international organizations were reviewed. Author deals with problematic issues of blasphemy as a criminal offence in the criminal law of Malta, and describes current status of freedom of expression in Malta.

Keywords: Malta, human rights, freedom of expression, blasphemy, defamation

Suggested Citation

Lazariev, Denys, Current Issues of Freedom of Expression in Malta (January 5, 2016). Charles University in Prague Faculty of Law Research Paper No. 2015/III/3, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2711340 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.2711340

Denys Lazariev (Contact Author)

Charles University in Prague - Faculty of Law ( email )

Nam. Curieovych 7
Praha, 11640
Czech Republic

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