Civil Liberties
...makes false statements that would harm a person's reputation, then they can be liable - LIBEL
Cencorship
no cencorship of plays but the Theatre Act 1968 makes it a criminal offence to present a play which is likely to corrupt/deprave any individual
local authorities will decide whether a film is suitable for public viewing. They also have the responsibility of granting licenses for premises to show films. They can also rely on the BBFC
Anyone may start an action in respect of an alleged obsenity in a film
National Security
People who have acquired knowledge which if made public would jeapordise the safety of the state are forbidden by the Official Secrets Act from disclosing this information. They are subject to prosecution if such information is disclosed
the mass media are also liable for prosecution if they publish information breaking the Act
Obscene Publications
It is an offence to publish any obscene material which is likely to deprave/corupt people, like in the Protection of Children Act 1978 or the Children and Young Persons Act 1955
Freedom of Association
The Public Order Act 1936 (sec. 2)
prohibits semi-military organisations;
it is an offence to control, manage, organise or train anyone for the purpose of taking the place of the police, armed forces etc, or for the use of force in promoting politics
e.g. Spearhead 1963; neonazis were convicted under this Act
The Prevention of Terrorism Act 1984
Part 1: illegal organisations including the IRA and Irish National Liberation Army;
it is illegal to belong to such organisations or to solicit or invite financial support
There are very few restrictions under English law; you can join almost any club or religion that you want, with the exceptions of above
Freedom of Assembly
The Public Order Act 1936 (sec. 11, 12, 13)
Section 11
an advance of 6 days...
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