Constitution of the Republic of Seychelles
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Status: in_forceRetrieved: 2026-08-18T06:44:02.565928+00:00Release: constitutions-global-20260821-v2
Article 22
1. Every person has a right to freedom of expression and for the purpose of this Article
this right includes the freedom to hold opinions and to seek, receive and impart ideas and
information without interference.
2. The right under clause (1) may be subject to such restrictions as may be prescribed by
a law and necessary in a democratic society -
a. in the interest of defence, public safety, public order, public morality or public health;
b. for protecting the reputation, rights and freedoms or private lives of persons;
c. for preventing the disclosure of information received in confidence;
d. for maintaining the authority and independence of the courts or the National Assembly;
e. for regulating the technical administration, technical operation, or general efficiency of
telephones, telegraphy, posts, wireless broadcasting, television, or other means of
communication or regulating public exhibitions or public entertainment; or
f. for the imposition of restrictions upon public officers.
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