Censorship

Preventing or limiting the publication of information.

Preventing or limiting the publication or communication of information.

Censorship means preventing or limiting publication. It might stop a whole story appearing, but it can also mean withholding one detail, such as a person’s name. In the UK, restrictions can protect people’s safety, privacy and right to a fair trial.

The suppression or restriction of information and expression, including news reports and online posts.

For a censorship example, explain what information is restricted and why: for example, withholding previous convictions can protect a defendant’s right to a fair trial.

Explain the consequence of each difference: competitive elections allow citizens to replace leaders, while censorship makes it harder to organise opposition.

The suppression or restriction of information and expression by an authority, such as blocking criticism of the government online.

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AQA GCSE Citizenship Studies · 8100

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