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The term ‘civil liberties’ does not have one single meaning. It has a narrow definition together with one which is broader. The narrow definition of civil liberties concerns our rights and freedoms specifically in relation to the state, i.e. they protect us from the power of government and the state. By limiting the power of the state and its ability to restrict our freedom, we gain civil liberties. Some prominent examples are the right to:
■ freedom of expression (and freedom of the press and media)
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