9/22/2009

Article 14 of the Constitution

Article 14 of the Constitution of the Republic of Singapore is quoted below.

Freedom of Speech, Assembly and Association


  1. (1) Subject to clauses (2) and (3)
    • a) every citizen of Singapore has the right to freedom of speech and expression.
    • b) all citizens of Singapore have the right to assemble peaceably and without arms; and
    • c) all citizens of Singapore have the right to form associations.
  2. (2)
      Parliament may by law impose
    • (a) on the rights conferred by clause (1)(a) such restrictions as it considers necessary or expedient in the interest of the security of Singapore or any part thereof, friendly relations with other countries, public order or morality and restrictions designed to protect the privileges of Parliament or to provide against contempt of court, defamation or incitement of any offence.
    • (b) on the rights conferred by clause (1)(b) such restrictions as it considers necessary or expedient in the interest of the security of Singapore or any part thereof or public order; and
    • (c) on the rights conferred by clause (1)(c) such restrictions as it considers necessary or expedient in the interest of the security of Singapore or any part thereof, public order or morality.
  3. (3) Restrictions on the right to form associations conferred by clause (1)(c) may also be imposed by any law relating to labor or education.

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