]> 2026-05-01T15:25:06+00:00 Freedom of the Press/History/Country sources/Laos 0 en Articles 44 and 45 of the [[Probable year:: 1991]] Laos Constitution do not explicitly protect press freedom, but imply a protection of media production through freedom of expression: “Lao citizens have the right and freedom of speech, press and assembly; and have the right to set up associations and to stage demonstrations which are not contrary to the laws… Lao citizens have the right and freedom to conduct studies in and to apply advanced sciences, techniques and technologies; to create artistic and literary works [;] and to engage in cultural activities which are not contrary to the laws” (Constitute Project, “Lao People's Democratic Republic's Constitution of [[Probable year:: 1991]] with Amendments through [[Probable year:: 2003]]” ). 1991 2003 2448257.5 2452640.5 What is the oldest written source in this country that mentions this right? 2022-12-28T22:18:45Z 2459942.4296875 Freedom of the Press/History/Country sources/Laos Page name 102 en Page name