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Make a precis of the following passage giving a suitable title:When we speak of 'the freedom of press', we usually mean freedom in a very technical and restricted sense-nearly, freedom from direction or censorship by the Government. In this respect, the British press is under ordinary conditions, singularly free.It can attack policy and political character of ministers, interfere in the delicate machinery of foreign diplomacy, conduct campaigns to subvert the constitution, incite citizens to discontent and rebellion, expose scandals and forment grievances, and generally harry and belabour the servants of the state, with almost perfect liberty. On occasion, it can become a weapon to coerce the Government of conform to what it asserts to be the will of the people. |
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Answer» Title - Freedom of press Freedom of press usually means freedom from government's Censorship or direction. In this sense the British press in free in ordinary Condition. It can attack government policy and political characters. Expose scandals, inflame public grievances and coerce government to act. |
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