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A constitutional monarchy was first instituted in Denmark in 1849 by King Frederick VII, who called for a constitution to be written. It was not until the 1953 Danish constitution, however, that legislative authority would rest with both a parliament and the monarch. Along with Frederick VII’s constitution came many sweeping educational and social changes that were codified into law. One change involved the removal of censorship restrictions from the Danish press. The tradition of a free press continued into the twentieth century. Although journalists have the right to protect their sources, the law stipulates that all stories must have a named author. In addition to protecting the freedom of the press, Denmark made it clear in its 1953 constitution that individuals have the right to “publish their thoughts in printing, in writing, and in speech.” The only instances in which free speech can be curtailed involve defamation of character or hate speech against a person’s racial or ethnic background.