1.
Everyone shall have the right to hold opinions without inter
ference.
2.
Everyone shall have the right to freedom of expression; this right shall in
clude freedom to seek, receive and impart information and ideas of all kinds, regard
less 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. 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;
(b) For the protection of national security or of public order (ordre public), or of
public health or morals.
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In force from 16 December 1966
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