(4)
No person shall be compelled to take any oath that is contrary to his religion or
belief or to take any oath in a manner that is contrary to his religion or belief.
(5)
Nothing contained in or done under the authority of any law shall be held to be
inconsistent with or in contravention of this section to the extent that the law in
question makes provision (a)
in the interests of defence, public safety, public order, public morality or
public health; or
(b)
for the purpose of protecting the rights and freedoms of other persons,
including the right to observe and practise any religion or belief without the
unsolicited intervention of persons professing any other religion or belief,
except so far as that provision or, as the case may be, the thing done under its
authority is shown not to be reasonably justifiable in a democratic society.
12.
Protection of freedom of expression
(1) Except with his own consent, no person shall be hindered in the
enjoyment of his freedom of expression, that is to say, freedom to hold opinions and to
receive and impart ideas and information without interference, and freedom from
interference with his correspondence.
(2) Nothing contained in or done under the authority of any law shall be
held to be inconsistent with or in contravention of this section to the extent that the law
in question makes provision -
13.
(a)
in the interests of defence, public safety, public order, public morality or
public health;
(b)
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, or regulating the technical
administration or the technical operation of telephony, telegraphy, posts,
wireless broadcasting, television, public exhibitions or public entertainments;
or
(c)
for the imposition of restrictions upon public officers, except so far as that
provision or, as the case may be, the thing done under its authority is shown
not to be reasonably justifiable in a democratic society.
Protection of freedom of assembly and association
(1)
Except with his own consent, no person shall 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, trade unions or
other associations for the protection of his interests.