Communication Rights in an Internet-Based Society : Why Is the Principle of Universality So Important ?
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2021
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Corredoira, L. (2021). Communication Rights in an Internet-Based Society. In The Handbook of Communication Rights, Law, and Ethics (eds L. Corredoira, I.B. Mallén and R.C. Presuel). https://doi.org/10.1002/9781119719564.ch3
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This chapter discusses the threats to communication rights that originate from the Internet and its universal or mass nature. Since the use of the Internet became widespread in the mid-1990s, the universalization of communication rights has become even clearer. The media was broadcasting Prime Minister Theresa May's announcement about the need for the United Kingdom to bring in laws to prohibit harassment of public personalities on social networks. The chapter describes the “universal subject” in the information society and the rights that this subject possesses. Universal rights are rights of individuals who hold subjective rights and who are able to exercise those rights. Technical universality (access) connects with universality of subjects and of content. All rights must be defined by duties and capabilities, which in the case of communication rights include the ability to seek, receive, and impart all types of information and opinions.
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The Handbook of Communication Rights, Law, and Ethics delivers an extensive review of the challenges facing modern communication rights. It offers readers an examination of the interplay between communication law and ethics and the role played by communication professionals in protecting individuals’ rights to communication.
Distinguished authors Loreto Corredoira, Ignacio Bel Mallén and Rodrigo Cetina Presuel walk readers through the fundamental ideas and concepts that represent universal common ground regarding communication rights. They compare communication rights theories developed in Europe, the United States, Latin America, Australia, and East Asia to describe how communication-related freedoms and rights are formulated and applied around the world. Finally, the meaning of the phrases “freedom of expression” and “freedom of the press” are examined in the context of national constitutions and international human rights instruments.The Handbook of Communication Rights, Law, and Ethics provides readers with:
A diverse, global perspective on how communication rights are protected and challenged around the world
A universal vision of communication rights that encourages dialogue rather than confrontation
A comparison of the American First Amendment of the Constitution with European communication rights theories and other legal traditions around the world
An exploration of the frontiers of communication rights concepts, terminology, jurisdiction, and territoriality
Perfect for professors, graduate students, doctoral students, and postdoctoral researchers studying communication rights and freedom of expression around the world, The Handbook of Communication Rights, Law, and Ethics also belongs on the bookshelves of researchers studying issues surrounding freedom of the press in North America, Europe, and Latin America.