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§ 6. Freedom of speech--Press--Criminal prosecutions for libel
AR CONST Art. 2, § 6West's Arkansas Code AnnotatedConstitution of the State of Arkansas of 1874 (Approx. 2 pages)
§ 6. Freedom of speech--Press--Criminal prosecutions for libel
AR CONST Art. 2, § 6West's Arkansas Code AnnotatedConstitution of the State of Arkansas of 1874 (Approx. 2 pages)
West's Arkansas Code Annotated
Constitution of the State of Arkansas of 1874
Article 2. Declaration of Rights (Refs & Annos)
AR Const. Art. 2, § 6
§ 6. Freedom of speech--Press--Criminal prosecutions for libel
The liberty of the press shall forever remain inviolate. The free communication of thoughts and opinions, is one of the invaluable rights of man; and all persons may freely write and publish their sentiments on all subjects, being responsible for the abuse of such right. In all criminal prosecutions for libel, the truth may be given in evidence to the jury; and, if it shall appear to the jury that the matter charged as libelous is true, and was published with good motives and for justifiable ends, the party charged shall be acquitted.
Const. Art. 2, § 6, AR CONST Art. 2, § 6
The constitution and statutes are current through acts effective May 3, 2024, of the 2024 Fiscal Session of the 94th Arkansas General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current; see credits for details. Also included are changes made by the Arkansas Code Revision Commission received through May 9, 2024.
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