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Freedom of speech and freedom of the press in Denmark are ensured by § 77 of the constitution:〔("Kapitel VIII" (Part 8) ), ''Danmarks Riges Grundlov (Grundloven)'' (Danish Constitution) (in Danish). (English translation)〕 :''Anyone is entitled to in print, writing and speech to publish his or hers thoughts, yet under responsibility to the courts. Censorship and other preventive measures can never again be introduced.'' The phrase ''under responsibility to the courts'' provides the main concept of the freedom: the constitution grants one the freedom to say whatever they please, but does not protect them from being punished for doing so. The courts generally set wider boundaries for what is deemed inappropriate for the press or in a political debate than for civil citizens. The major punishable acts are child pornography, libel, blasphemy, and hate speech/racism, which are restricted by the Danish penal code. Like most other countries, Denmark also forbids publishing classified material harmful to state security, copyright-protected material without permission and revealing trade secrets in the civil law. In 2004, 2005, and 2009 Denmark received a joint first place in the Worldwide Press Freedom Index from Reporters Without Borders.〔("Press Freedom Index 2004" ), ("Press Freedom Index 2005" ), ("Press Freedom Index 2009" ), Reporters Without Borders, accessed 12 August 2012〕 In 2011-2012 Denmark was tied with Canada at tenth out of 179 in the index.〔(""Press Freedom Index 2011-2012" ), Reporters Without Borders, accessed 12 August 2012〕 ==Child pornography== The provisions against child pornography are set down in §§ 235, 222, 224, 225, and 230 of the penal code:〔("Straffeloven kapitel 24: Forbrydelser mod kønssædeligheden" (Penal Code Chapter 24: Crimes against sexual morality) ) (in Danish). Synopsis. Retrieved 17 August 2012. ((English translation ))〕〔("Om blokeringsordningen mod børneporno" (About blocking scheme against child pornography) ) (in Danish), Danish National Police, 16 July 2012. Retrieved 16 August 2012. ((English translation ))〕 *§ 235. Dissemination of obscene photographs or films, other obscene visual reproductions, or similar depictions of persons under 18. *§ 222. Sexual intercourse with a child under 15. *§ 224. Sexual activities other than intercourse with a child under 15. *§ 225. Sexual relations with a child under 15 of the same sex. *§ 230. Taking indecent photographs, films, etc. of a person under 18 with intent to sell or otherwise disseminate. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Freedom of speech and freedom of the press in Denmark」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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