Which statement is correct? Freedom of expression...

An official question of the French civic exam, with its answer and the official text that proves it, in French and English.

Multi-year residence permit no. 24

Quelle proposition est correcte ? La liberté d'expression :

Answer. It has limits set by law. Insults and calls for hatred or violence are forbidden.

Elle a des limites fixées par la loi. Les insultes, les appels à la haine ou à la violence sont interdits.

You can express your opinions freely, but you cannot say just anything. Certain statements, such as insults or incitement to hatred, are punished.

The official text that proves it

« Au nom de la liberté d'expression, même si le blasphème n’est pas interdit, on ne peut pas dire tout et n’importe quoi . Certains propos sont punis par la loi, par exemple : »
In the name of freedom of expression, even though blasphemy is not forbidden, you cannot say just anything. Some statements are punished by law, for example.
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