(2) No one shall be subject to coercion which would impair his

freedom to have or to adopt a religion or belief of his choice.

(3)

Freedom to manifest one's religion or beliefs may be

subject only to such limitations as are prescribed by law and are

necessary to protect public safety, order, health, or morals or the fundamental rights and freedoms of others.

(4) The liberty of parents and, when applicable, legal

guardians to ensure the religious and moral education of their children in conformity with their own convictions shall be respected.

[cf. ICCPR Art. 18]

Article 16

Freedom of opinion and expression

(1)

Everyone shall have the right to hold opinions without

interference.

(2) Everyone shall have the right to freedom of expression;

this right shall include freedom to seek, receive and impart

information and ideas of all kinds, regardless of frontiers, either

orally, in writing or in print, in the form of art, or through any

other media of his choice.

(3) The exercise of the rights provided for in paragraph (2) of this article carries with it special duties and responsibilities.

may therefore be subject to certain restrictions, but these shall

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