Extract from rules and practices in force in the regional daily press in France.

The free exchange of thoughts and opinions is one of the most cherished human
rights. It means everyone can say what they want and write or publish anything,
except when the law says this freedom is being abused (Article 11 of the Declaration
of the rights of Man and the citizen of 26 August 1789)

Everyone has a right to express themselves freely. This includes the right to hold an
opinion and to receive or convey news or ideas without interference by
the authorities and regardless of national frontiers (Article 10 of the European
Convention for the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms)