Freedom of Expression is important in any functional democracy.
Activists, Writers, Artists, Academics, Students, Politicians, and Professionals – need the space to speak, to express diverse views, to offer criticism, to ask questions, to be wrong and to be right – and as citizens we want a healthy media landscape and a robust Parliament.
Inclusivity. Multiplicity. Diversity.
An informed and engaged citizenry.
The right to freedom of expression is enshrined in our Constitution, in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and even in the ASEAN Human Rights Declaration. Right of reply is crucial.
Limitations. Guidelines. Contempt.
Come hear our speakers share their thoughts on Freedom of Expression in Singapore.
The Panel:-
· Dr PJ Thum, Research Fellow, Asia Research Institute, National University of Singapore & Co-ordinator, Project Southeast Asia, University of Oxford
· Mr Martyn See, Blogger and Documentary Film-maker
· Mr PN Balji, Editor of The Independent Singapore
· Dr Cherian George, Associate Professor, Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information, Nanyang Technological University
· Mr G Raman, Veteran Lawyer
Date: 15th December 2013 (Sunday)
Time: 4pm to 6pm
Venue: #13-16, 9 Penang Road-Park Mall, Singapore 238459 (Take Dhoby Ghaut MRT Exit B)
Please see the attached poster for more details:
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regards,
MARUAH Secretariat