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Free speech in Anteria

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Country Guarantee of Free Speech Censorship Certain Online Speech Criticism of Government Defamation Hate Speech Incitement to Violence Obscenity Sedition Blasphemy
 Albithica Yes No Legal Legal Illegal in the case of malicious intent Illegal Illegal Legal Illegal if considered "seditious conspiracy" Legal
 Aziallis Yes No Legal Legal Criminal offense when malicious intent Illegal Illegal Legal Adjudicated on case-by-case basis Legal
 Bakyern While mentioned in the constitution, there are no laws requiring the government to enforce and respect free speech. Content and media that promotes sedition is able to face censorship. Legal Legal Defamation with malicious intent is a criminal offense. Legal Threatening to incite violence against government officials is a criminal offense. Legal Illegal Legal
 Barceria Guaranteed by article 2 of the constitution, restricted by article 1 of "Public Decency Act". Content that incentivizes sedition and public unrest restricted. Legal Legal Illegal in the case of malicious intent. Illegal Illegal Legal Adjusted on a case-by-case basis. Legal
 Bendan Yes No Legal Legal Legal Illegal Illegal Legal Legal Legal
 Bikinia Yes Censorship is very limited concerning very specific statements. Subject to certain regulations. Legal There can only be defamation if the accusation is based on untruths. Illegal Illegal Illegal Adjudicated on case-by-case basis Illegal
 Cordomonivence Yes No Legal Legal A crime if its intended to damage the other person. Illegal Illegal Legal Illegal Legal
 Chantadea There is no law that obliges the government to respect freedom of expression, and it is totally legal to take repressive measures in certain cases. Terrorist content, threat to the government or smear of the monarchy may be censored. Subject to strong regulations. Illegal Illegal Illegal Illegal Illegal Illegal Illegal
 Federation of Ekharnia Yes No Legal Legal Illegal Illegal Illegal Legal Legal Illegal, up to 5 years of imprisonment
 Eldmora Yes No Legal Legal Illegal in the case of malicious intent Legal Illegal Legal Illegal Legal
 Encessia There are protections for free speech in effect within the constitution, however there is not an overlying and concrete law guaranteeing the protection of free speech against all forces. Used against forces that wish to incite any form of harm to others or the state Legal Legal in most cases, unless the government deems the speech as threatening or dangerous to stability. Illegal Illegal under the government's definition of hate speech: "Slander, threats, or malicious motives against any group of people. Illegal Legal Illegal if calling for revolution rather than reform Illegal in excessive cases
 Fuxa There is no constitutional principle that guarantees freedom of expression, but laws passed by parliament guarantee this right. Content that is intended to offend any religion, ethnicity, or social group may be censored by the government. They can face criminal charges of up to 5 years in prison. Content that is intended to offend any religion, ethnicity, or social group may be censored by the government. They can face criminal charges of up to 5 years in prison. Legal Illegal in the case of malicious intent Illegal Illegal To access this type of content, it must be certified that the age of majority has been reached. All websites with this type of content will be required to do so, and will be fined by the government if they don't. Illegal if they seek to overthrow the government by breaking democratic principles. It is not possible to express ideas against religions, since it is considered a lack of respect towards their members.
 Ganji Islands Yes No Legal Legal Illegal in the case of malicious intent Illegal Illegal Legal Legal Legal
 Gassasinia Protected under 1979 Constitution, with the exception of certain inflammatory, terroristic, extremist and threatening speech. Offensive, extremist, threatening, inflammatory or terroristic content. Subject to strong regulations. Legal Illegal Illegal Illegal Obscene content subject to age restrictions. Illegal in public. Extremist parties banned from public office and campaigning. Foreign interference in politics is a criminal offence. Legal
 Hatstheput Yes No Legal Legal Legal Legal Legal Legal Legal Legal
 Frarstizk Yes No Legal Legal Legal Legal Legal unless it is for an unnotable reason, then it is classified as disturbing the peace. Legal Legal Religious freedom is held dearly, so on normal circumstances it is legal, but if it is thought of as harassment to a particularly small group, it is illegal.
 Kilowatt Yes No Legal Legal Illegal in the case of malicious intent Legal Illegal Legal Legal Legal
 Kistolia Yes No Legal Legal Illegal in the case of malicious intent Legal Illegal Banned in public areas, and subjected to age restrictions everywhere Adjudicated on a case-by-case basis Legal
 Ludviska Yes No Legal Legal Illegal Illegal Illegal Legal Illegal Legal
 Melvenia Yes No Legal Legal Illegal in the case of malicious intent Illegal in extremely serious cases or with wide dissemination. Illegal in extremely serious cases or with wide dissemination. Legal Illegal Legal
 Morrawia Yes Censorship is very limited concerning very specific statements Subject to certain regulations Legal Illegal in the case of malicious intent Illegal Illegal Legal so long as the act is not degrading, dehumanizing or violent Illegal if considered "seditious conspiracy" that is: advocating the overthrow of the federal government by force Legal
 La Montilla The constitution guarantees free-speech, but "anti-revolutionary" rhetoric is considered illegal "Anti-revolutionary" rhetoric will be censored by the state Subject to certain regulations Legal Illegal in the case of malicious intent Illegal Inciting violence against government officials and protected minorities is illegal Legal Illegal Legal
Melide Freedom of expression is allowed as long as it does not undermine the monarchy or the proposed laws. Yes, the media are subsidized by the state, and newspapers and books must pass a review before being published. Illegal Illegal Illegal Illegal Illegal Is allowed as long as it does not refer to minors, elderly women or members of the monarchy Illegal Illegal, the country is protestant, and any insult to God can be sentenced to up to 20 years in prison.
 Norvinia Yes No Legal Legal Legal Illegal Illegal Subject to age restriction and prohibited in Public area Legal Legal
 Prybourne Yes No Legal Legal Legal Legal Illegal Legal Legal Legal
 Sacrofnia No commonly used Legal very limited limited Legal Illegal ILegal ILegal Legal
 Sauthar Yes No Legal Legal Illegal in the case of malicious intent Illegal Illegal Legal Adjudicated on case-to-case basis Legal
 Salamat Yes Censorship of some anti-government movements and people Legal Limited Illegal Illegal Illegal if results in violence Illegal Illegal Illegal
 Sukong While guaranteed in the consitution, it makes an exception for "anti-revolutionary rhetoric and speech with the intent of harming". "Anti-revolutionary rhetoric and speech with the intent of harming" may face censorship. Subject to strong regulations. Legal Illegal in the case of malicious intent Illegal Illegal in the case of malicious intent Legal Illegal Legal
 Tiskaiya Yes Legal Legal Legal Criminal with malicious intent Legal Illegal Legal Illegal Legal
 Tethale No Yes Legal Illegal Illegal Illegal Illegal Legal Illegal Legal
 The Cape Bay Protections exist, but are often not upheld 'Strong' criticisms of royalty and government are illegal, many social media sites are banned Subject to regulations 'Strong' public criticism can be punished Illegal Discrimination against certain groups is illegal but rarely punished Illegal Legal If proved to have malicious intent, it is punishable as an incitement of violence Legal
 Toubaze Yes No Legal Legal Illegal in the case of malicious intent Illegal Illegal Legal Illegal Legal
 Triame Although the Constitution does not explicitly recognize this right, there are laws enacted subsequently that guarantee it in most cases. However, there have been reported cases in which certain individuals have been tried for serious criticism and insults to the King or his family. Censorship is very limited concerning very specific statements. Subject to certain regulations. Legal Illegal in the case of malicious intent If it is very explicit and oriented towards a religious or racial minority, it may be censored. Illegal Illegal Adjusted on a case-by-case basis. Although in theory blasphemy against the Catholic religion is prohibited in the Constitution due to its official status, it has not been applied on any occasion and is subject to reform.
 Tsokeiku Yes No Legal Legal Illegal in workplaces Legal Illegal Legal Legal Legal
 The Vanna Yes No Legal Legal Legal Banned in public spheres Banned in public spheres Legal Adjudicated on case-by-case basis Legal
 USWR Constitutionally protected with the exceptions of "Counter-Revolutionary" or "Reactionary" comments Reactionary, counter-revolutionary, and nationalistic media is routinely censored Reactionary and counter-revolutionary content and rhetoric is restricted Protections are in place but seldom acted upon Illegal in the case of malicious intent Illegal Inciting violence against the government or protected populaces is highly illegal Legal Illegal Legal
 Velnotia Yes No Legal Legal Illegal in workplaces Illegal in workplaces Illegal Legal Legal Legal
Screenshot 2021-03-04 085120.png Lyonheimer Yes No Legal Legal Illegal if the intent can be proven malicious Illegal Illegal Legal Illegal if it is seen as a large threat to national security Legal
Image 2023-08-19 224740933.png Federation of Nicakher Yes Censorship is mandated for anything that is seen as discriminatory or a danger to the nation. Illegal, heavy fine. Illegal in cases inciting protests, riots, revolutions or coups. Doing so will result in a heavy fine. Illegal. 2 months in local detention centre and heavy fine. Illegal. 1 Year in federal prison and a heavy fine. Illegal. 10 to 25 years in prison depending on severity, certain assets will be seized. Legal Illegal. 10 to 30 years in prison depending on severity, certain assets will be seized. Legal