Direitos humanos, liberdade de expressão e o exercício do jornalismo

Abstract

The present study revolves around the relation between the exercise of the right to freedom of expression and the requirement of specific university degree in journalism to the practice of the profession. The research is developed in three steps. Firstly, a study on the historical and legal consecration of freedom of expression as a Human Right is made. Secondly, focus is given on the importance of journalism to the exercise of freedom of expression in contemporary society. Finally, the juridical implications of the requirement of higher education in journalism so as to be able to practice journalism is evaluated taking into consideration the understanding that this profession is in fact directly linked to the exercise of freedom of expression. The matter is approached in light of international and constitutional law premises, focusing on the arguments adopted by the Brazilian Supreme Court and the Interamerican Court of Human Rights in their respective judgments, both contrary to the referred requirement. The methodology employed consists in bibliographical and documental research.