LatviaSatversme 93 · The Satversme (Constitution)

What does the Constitution (Satversme) say about censorship?

In the exam (Latvian)

Ko Satversme nosaka par cenzūru?

  1. aCensorship may be introduced during elections.Cenzūru drīkst ieviest vēlēšanu laikā.
  2. bCensorship is prohibited.Cenzūra ir aizliegta.Correct answer
  3. cCensorship is in every case carried out by the Presidium of the Parliament (Saeima).Cenzūru katrā gadījumā veic Saeimas Prezidijs.

Why?

Article 100 of the Constitution (Satversme) guarantees freedom of expression and says that censorship is prohibited. The Constitution makes no exception for election time.

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