Legal controls on freedom of expression

Abstract

Freedom of opinion is the essence of man because it allows him to think and make decisions between himself and himself without attempting to influence him. It is very different from freedom of expression, the ability to express ideas and opinions through writing, speech, or works of art freely and without censorship or restrictions or government accountability. , Provided that the content of such acts does not contain ideas and opinions that violate the laws and customs of the State or group that allowed the freedom of opinion and expression. This type of freedom is accompanied by certain types of rights and borders, such as the right to freedom of worship, freedom of the press and peaceful demonstrations. An article we will talk about freedom of opinion and expression. The issue of freedom of opinion and expression is a thorny, sensitive and complex issue in states and governments The reason for this is that the restrictions may change according to the security conditions and the percentage of the population of the different races and sects that are the problem of this country. In this research, we tried to explain the importance of freedom of opinion and how it differs from freedom of expression. Through which the person moves his ideas to tangible physical reality, which would ask him if it exceeded the limits or influence on others, and we have tried to articulate the most important international conventions in this area and presented to the controls Which is stipulated by the Iraqi constitution or the Iraqi legislator, which individuals must adhere to at the internal level and abide by them. We also tried to demonstrate the public order and idea as it is an idea that is flexible and varies from one place to another affected by societies and laws according to the prevailing doctrine in this country or that elements The public order is public security, public health and public tranquility, and states disagree with each other on how to protect these elements.