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INTERNATIONAL COVENANT ON CIVIL AND POLITICAL RIGHTS

ANNEX A

Adopted and opened for signature, ratification and accession by United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2200 A(XXI) of 16 December 1966

Entry into force: 23 March 1976, in accordance with Article 49 Text: Annex to General Assembly Resolution 2200 A (XXI)

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Article 19

1. Everyone shall have the right to hold opinions without

interference.

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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.

The exercise of the rights provided for in paragraph 2 of this article carries with it special duties and responsibilities. It may therefore be subject to certain restrictions, but these shall only be such as are provided by law and are necessary:

(a) For respect of the rights or reputations of others;

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For the protection of national security or of public order (ordre public), or of public health or morals.

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