Constitution of the Republic of Benin
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- Benin
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- 23
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- English
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- in force
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Official sourceARTICLE 23.
Every person has the right to freedom of thought, of conscience, of religion, of creed, of opinion and of expression with respect for the public order established by law and regulations. The exercise of a creed and the expression of beliefs shall take place with respect for the secularity of the State.
The institutions and the religious or philosophical communities shall have the right to develop without hindrances. They shall not be subject to the guardianship of the State. They shall regulate and administer their affairs in an autonomous manner.
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Constitution of the Republic of Benin · wipo.int · Retrieved 18 August 2026.
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