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Lawmaker Proposes No Nighttime Rallies

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  • Published Mar 24, 2010 3:35 pm KST
  • Updated Mar 24, 2010 3:35 pm KST

By Kang Hyun-kyung

Staff Reporter

Legal experts differ over whether a government can restrict protestors' freedom of expression when it causes harm to those who don't participate in the demonstrations.

Proponents have urged policymakers to take action if a person's right to freedom of expression comes at the expense of others' right to have a good night's sleep.

Opponents rejected the view, saying the government should do its utmost to keep freedom of expression intact.

If and when policymakers are faced with a