... general public then in this case we are not free. There are laws against people from doing things such as murder, rape, robbery and crime. If somebody decided they wanted to steal, laws say they cant. Whether people listen to these laws effects how free they are as individuals. Being 'free' is described as 'not a slave or under the control of another, having personal rights and social and political liberty, subject neither to foreign domination nor to despotic government'. In Britain we are entitled to freedom of speach and live in a democratic society. This means that we are not governed by one person who has complete control over what happens to the country. The views and opinions of the minority are taken into account and play a large role in how the country is run. This gives a sense of freedom to the public as they believe they have ...

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