Article 16
Freedom of opinion and expression
Annex B
(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
the form of art,
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. 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; or
(b) for the protection of national security or of public order (ordre public), or of public
health or morals.
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