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That is my major concern: writers who are in prison for writing
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"That is my major concern: writers who are in prison for writing"

- Antonia Fraser

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This quote by Antonia Fraser talks to the significance of freedom of expression and the right to write without worry of persecution. Fraser is expressing her issue for writers who are sent to prison for their writing, which is a violation of their fundamental human rights. She is highlighting the oppression of imprisoning writers for their work, which is a kind of censorship and a violation of flexibility of speech. Fraser is emphasizing the value of safeguarding authors and their right to express themselves without worry of retribution. She is also calling attention to the requirement for federal governments to respect the right to liberty of expression and to safeguard authors from unfair jail time. This quote functions as a suggestion of the value of protecting the right to flexibility of expression and the requirement to make sure that writers are not maltreated for their work.
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United Kingdom Flag This quote is written / told by Antonia Fraser somewhere between August 27, 1932 and today. She was a famous Author from United Kingdom. The author also have 28 other quotes.

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