freedom of speech

This article presents an interdisciplinary analysis of one of the fundamental values of a democratic legal society–freedom of speech–as a critical instrument for rationalizing security-related factors during periods of socio-political crisis. The study addresses the complexity of communicative interactions among legal actors, highlighting cases of contradictory reactions to social phenomena and critical events.

In the presented work the author has defined the general theoretical aspects of relationship between freedom of expression and freedom of speech. Describes the notion and sense of “speech”, “opinions”, ”freedom of expression”. Also, formulated proposals for the law of Ukraine about proclamation of freedom of expression.