According to the UK Green Party website the Green Party will try to achieve the following if they gain power at the 2010 general election:
CMS206 The Green Party is opposed to all forms of censorship in the media and cultural activities for adults. The state and persons holding positions of power to control activities shall not censor freedom of artistic expression or freedom of speech. Where there is a conflict between the right to free expression or speech and the responsibility not to cause offence this should be dealt with by allowing the offended person equal right of reply.
CMS207 The Green Party recognises that not all freedoms may be appropriate for young persons. Parents and guardians have a responsibility to protect those in their charge from inappropriate material. In the case of material targeted directly at children the relevant authorities may have a duty to control content in loco parentis. (in the place of a parent)
CMS208 The Green Party recognises the right of citizens to enjoy privacy within their home and domestic activities. Where there is a conflict between the individual’s right to privacy and legitimate public interest then the onus is on those claiming public interest to demonstrate their case. The Green Party recognises that an individual’s actions in placing their private life in the public domain (for example politicians or celebrities inviting media attention) may undermine their right to privacy.
I would be interested to hear both positive and negative views on UK Green Party’s Censorship & Privacy policies in the comments below?
god the green party talks a load of crap a terrorist can spout their jihadist rubbish on tv and in return we get the equal right to reply
thatmust mean we get to threatne them back