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§ 11. Liberty of press and speech; libel
KS CONST B. of R. § 11West's Kansas Statutes AnnotatedConstitution of the State of Kansas (Approx. 2 pages)
§ 11. Liberty of press and speech; libel
KS CONST B. of R. § 11West's Kansas Statutes AnnotatedConstitution of the State of Kansas (Approx. 2 pages)
West's Kansas Statutes Annotated
Constitution of the State of Kansas (Refs & Annos)
Bill of Rights
K.S.A. Const. Bill of Rights § 11
§ 11. Liberty of press and speech; libel
The liberty of the press shall be inviolate; and all persons may freely speak, write or publish their sentiments on all subjects, being responsible for the abuse of such rights; and in all civil or criminal actions for libel, the truth may be given in evidence to the jury, and if it shall appear that the alleged libelous matter was published for justifiable ends, the accused party shall be acquitted.
Credits
Laws 1861, p. 48.
K. S. A. Const.Bill of Rights § 11, KS CONST B. of R. § 11
Statutes are current through laws enacted during the 2024 Regular Session of the Kansas Legislature effective on April 18, 2024. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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