Cameroon
Article 7
1. Every individual shall have the right to have his cause heard. This comprises:
(a) the right to an appeal to competent national organs against acts violating his fundamental rights as
recognized and guaranteed by conventions, laws, regulations and customs in force;
(b) the right to be presumed innocent until proved guilty by a competent court or tribunal;
(c) the right to defence, including the right to be defended by counsel of his choice;
(d) the right to be tried within a reasonable time by an impartial court or tribunal.
2. No one may be condemned for an act or omission which did not constitute a legally punishable
offence a the time it was committed. No penalty may be inflicted for an offence for which no provision
was made at the time it was committed. Punishment is personal and can be imposed only on the
offender.
Article 8
Freedom of conscience, the profession and free practice of religion shall be guaranteed. No one may,
subject to law and order, be submitted to measures restricting the exercise of these freedoms.
Article 9
1. Every individual shall have the right to receive information.
2. Every individual shall have the right to express and disseminate his opinions within the law.
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