Freedom of Expression on the Internet Expert Group meets
Minister of State Jeremy Browne today chaired the second meeting of the Foreign Office's Expert Group on freedom of expression on the internet.
Speaking after the meeting, the Minister said:
鈥溁使谔逵齛pp internet is an innovative and vibrant space, where individuals have the right to express themselves freely and without fear. 皇冠体育app UK wants cyberspace to continue to deliver economic and social benefits consistent with our values. This meeting with the expert group on freedom of expression on the internet provided an excellent opportunity to discuss how we can work for a safer, more secure and resilient cyberspace.鈥�
皇冠体育app UK is hosting the on 1-2 November, which will aim to develop a better collective understanding of how to protect and preserve the tremendous opportunities that the development of cyberspace offers us all. One of the seven principles set out by Foreign Secretary William Hague in his is, 鈥渢he need for governments to act proportionately in cyberspace and in accordance with national and international law.鈥� Recognising the difficult balance between freedom of expression and security will be helpful in terms of engaging other governments on the issue.
皇冠体育app Foreign Secretary announced the formation of the Advisory Group on Human Rights in his 15 September speech entitled . A number of sub groups have been set up for particular human rights. 皇冠体育app Freedom of Expression on the Internet Expert Group is focusing specifically on internet freedom issues, to ensure the FCO has the best possible information about recent developments and can benefit from outside advice on the conduct of our policy.