Einde inhoudsopgave
International Covenant on civil and political rights
Article 19 [Vrijheid van meningsuiting]
Geldend
Geldend vanaf 23-03-1976
- Bronpublicatie:
16-12-1966, Trb. 1969, 99 (uitgifte: 16-07-1969, kamerstukken/regelingnummer: -)
- Inwerkingtreding
23-03-1976
- Bronpublicatie inwerkingtreding:
16-12-1978, Trb. 1978, 177 (uitgifte: 01-01-1978, kamerstukken/regelingnummer: -)
- Vakgebied(en)
Internationaal publiekrecht / Mensenrechten
Internationaal publiekrecht / Verdragenrecht
Strafprocesrecht / Algemeen
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. 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.