2010 ED] CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF SEYCHELLES [CAP 167
22.(1) Every person has a right to freedom of expression and for
the purpose of this article this right includes the freedom to hold
opinions and to seek, receive and impart ideas and information
without interference.
Freedom of
expression
(2) The right under clause (1) may be subject to such
restrictions as may be prescribed by a law and necessary in a
democratic society−
(a)
in the interest of defence, public safety, public
order, public morality or public health;
(b)
for protecting the reputation, rights and
or private lives of persons;
(c)
for preventing the disclosure of information received
in confidence;
(d)
for maintaining the authority and independence of
the courts or the National Assembly.
for regulating the technical administration, technical
operation, or general efficiency of telephones,
telegraphy, posts, wireless broadcasting, television, or
other means of communication or regulating public
exhibitions or public entertainment; or
(e)
for the imposition of restrictions upon public
officers.
freedoms
23.(1) Every person has a right to freedom of peaceful assembly
and association and for the purpose of this article this right
includes the right to assemble freely and associate with other
persons and in particular to form or to belong to political parties,
trade unions or other associations for the protection of the
interests of that person and not to be compelled to belong to any
association.
(2) The right under clause (1) may be subject to such
restrictions as may be prescribed by a law and necessary in a
democratic society−
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Right of
assembly and
association