freedom of
the enjoyment of his freedom of expression, that is to say, freedom to
expression
hold opinions without interference, freedom to receive ideas and
information without interference, freedom to impart and communicate
ideas and information without interference, whether the communication
be to the public generally or to any person or class of persons, and
freedom from interference with his correspondence.
(2) Subject to the provisions of this Constitution, a law shall not make
any provision that derogates from freedom of the press.
(3) Nothing contained in or done under the authority of any law shall be
held to be inconsistent with or in contravention of this Article to the
extent that it is shown that the law in question makes provision(a)
that is reasonably required in the interests of defence, public
safety, public order, public morality or public health; or
(b)
that is reasonably required for the purpose of protecting the
reputations, rights and freedoms of other persons or the private
lives of persons concerned in legal proceedings, preventing the
disclosure of information received in confidence, maintaining
the authority and independence of the courts, regulating
educational institutions in the interests of persons receiving
instruction therein, or the registration of, or regulating the
technical administration or the technical operation of,
newspapers and other publications, telephony, telegraphy, posts,
wireless broadcasting or television; or
(c)
that imposes restrictions upon public officers;
and except so far as that provision or, the thing done under the
authority thereof as the case may be, is shown not to be
reasonably justifiable in a democratic society.
21. (1) Except with his own consent a person shall not be hindered in
the enjoyment of his freedom of assembly and association, that is to say,
his right to assemble freely and associate with other persons and in
particular to form or belong to any political party, trade union or other
association for the protection of his interests.
(2) Nothing contained in or done under the authority of any law shall be
held to be inconsistent with or in contravention of this Article to the
Protection of
freedom of
assembly and
association