KNZ voices its concern with regards to the present uproar in public debate on censorship of arts. As representative of youths, KNZ believes in youths as catalysts of evolution and protects their right and duty to fulfill such a role in society. Art in itself is a spontaneous sphere of humanity. KNZ suggests realistic measures to avoid the hindering of artistic expression, especially by youths, simply because such artistic expression is not based on conventional methods, whilst such measures protect the vulnerabilities of society.

Youths should continuously be driven towards creativity to develop their talents. In turn, this creativity ensures that our nation will retain economic, political and artistic development in the years to come. New unconventional ideas have to be nourished as these have always proven to instigate development, even in the aspect of culture.

KNZ urges the respect towards the fundamental human right of freedom of expression as outlined in Article 10 of The European Convention of Human Rights. In this light however, KNZ also highlights that the exercise of such freedoms shall be carried with duties and responsibilities as highlighted by the same Article of the Convention, and shall not be used frivolously without sense of accountability of one’s actions.

If present legislation is ambiguous or not reflecting today’s society, such as the internet sphere or art in the form of literature, such legislation should be updated with immediate affect so as not to prevent and dishearten youths from conveying art and forms of expression.

KNZ welcomes the Government’s and Opposition’s will to review such legislation through the setting up of a respective committee. KNZ augurs this to be a healthy discussion revolving around the needs of our society and hopes it will not result in a political table-tennis match. The discussion should include views from different segments of society. The ultimate aim shall be that of flourishing artistic freedom whilst protecting the vulnerable along with human dignity. Tangible proposals and improvements with an eye to sustaining a safe environment of freedom of expression would be expected in the shortest time possible.