Freedom of speech is the concept of the inherent human right to voice one's opinion publicly without fear of government censorship or punishment. "Speech" is not limited to public speaking and is generally taken to include other forms of expression. The right is preserved in the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights and is granted formal recognition by the laws …

In the United States, freedom of speech and expression is restricted by time, place and manner— though otherwise strongly protected from government restrictions by the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, many state constitutions, and state and federal laws.Freedom of speech, also called free speech, means the free and public expression of opinions without …

Freedom of information is the right to freedom of expression on the Internet and other information technology.Freedom of information is the ability to access the Web without censorship or restrictions.. Freedom of information is a human right recognised in international law. Freedom of speech includes not only the text and pictures but also the means of expression.