Question

freedom of press now and then​

Answer 1

Freedom of the press or freedom of the media is the principle that communication and expression through various media, including printed and electronic media, especially published materials, should be considered a right to be exercised freely. Such freedom implies the absence of interference from an overreaching state; its preservation may be sought through constitution or other legal protection and security.

Answer 2

Explanation:

On December 2, 1766, the Swedish parliament passed legislation that is now recognized as the world's first law supporting the freedom of the press and freedom of information