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<p /> <p>The United Kingdom is bound by its obligations under Article 10 of the European
Convention on Human Rights, which makes clear that everyone has the right to freedom
of expression. It also makes clear that this right carries duties and responsibilities
and consequently can be restricted for the reasons set out in Article 10 where prescribed
by law and necessary in a democratic society.</p><p> </p><p>In the Coalition Agreement
the Government agreed that the obligations under the European Convention on Human
Rights, including Article 10, will continue to be enshrined in UK law.</p><p> </p><p>The
removal earlier this year of the word “insulting” from the offence under section 5
of the Public Order Act 1986 is a concrete example of the Government keeping our legislation
under review and ensuring it strikes the right balance in protecting freedom of speech.</p>
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