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Freedom of Speech and its Limits

Debating the complexities of free expression in a digital and diverse society.

Key Questions

  1. 1What rights are in tension when speech causes offense?
  2. 2Should the government have the power to censor harmful information?
  3. 3What would a just policy for social media regulation look like?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS3: Citizenship - Human Rights and International LawKS3: Citizenship - Freedom of Speech
Year: Year 7
Subject: Citizenship
Unit: Human Rights and Responsibilities
Period: Rights & Responsibilities

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