The Constitution of Japan
21
CHAPTER III
- Jurisdiction
- Japan
- Provision
- 21
- Source language
- English
- Recorded status
- in force
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- Recorded status
- in force
Provision text
Official sourceArticle 21. Freedom of assembly and association as well as speech, press and all other forms of expression are guaranteed. No censorship shall be maintained, nor shall the secrecy of any means of communication be violated.
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The Constitution of Japan · wipo.int · Retrieved 18 August 2026.
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