András Koltay, Professor of Law, University of Public Service and Pázmány Péter Catholic University, Budapest, Hungary
"""If it is necessary to protect freedom, to ensure social responsibility and to prevent harm caused by speech published through the media, media regulation can be justified. However, such media regulation has to be in accordance with fundamental rights, particularly freedom of expression and media freedom. András Koltay, one of Europe’s leading experts on freedom of speech and media freedom, presents a lucid analysis of this dilemma. This book is a must-read for anyone participating in one of the most crucial debates of our time."" Jan Oster, Professor of Law, University of Osnabrück ""In this exceptional book, Professor Koltay secures his reputation as the leading authority on European media law. It is a thoughtful, erudite contribution that challenges the preconceived assumptions and ideas that both inform and plague judicial reasoning concerning the meaning and nature of media freedom, especially in the Strasbourg jurisprudence. It is a book that deserves the attention of scholars, practitioners, and policy-makers in this field."" Paul Wragg, Professor of Media Law, University of Leeds"