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Is Internet Access a Matter of Freedom of Expression? Some Examples from Ukraine

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  • Kelichavyi Bogdan

    (Shevchenko 64 Kopychyntsi, Ternopil region 48260, Ukraine)

  • Metcalf Katrin Nyman

    (TalTech Law School, Tallinn University of Technology Akadeemia tee 3, Tallinn 12618, Estonia)

Abstract

Freedom of expression does not only mean absence of censorship or other restrictive content laws—it also means that people have real access to communication. Nowadays, internet is a key means of communication. In this article we explain the relevance of access to internet from legal, practical and market aspects for freedom of expression. To illustrate the question, we present the situation in Ukraine. We look at legislation, including restrictions due to national security—availability, affordability and accessibility of internet. Ukraine is an interesting example of a mixture of very positive indicators and some remaining restrictions.

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  • Kelichavyi Bogdan & Metcalf Katrin Nyman, 2019. "Is Internet Access a Matter of Freedom of Expression? Some Examples from Ukraine," TalTech Journal of European Studies, Sciendo, vol. 9(3), pages 63-81, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:vrs:bjeust:v:9:y:2019:i:3:p:63-81:n:4
    DOI: 10.1515/bjes-2019-0022
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    1. Shumilo Olga & Kerikmäe Tanel & Chochia Archil, 2019. "Restrictions of Russian Internet Resources in Ukraine: National Security, Censorship or Both?," TalTech Journal of European Studies, Sciendo, vol. 9(3), pages 82-95, September.

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