Constitution of the Republic of Singapore
—(1) Subject to clauses (2) and (3) —
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14.—(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) 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 to any offence;
(b) on the right 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 right 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) Restrictions on the right to form associations conferred by
clause (1)(c) may also be imposed by any law relating to labour or
education.
Freedom of religion
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