CHAPTER 9 Article 9 1. Every individual shall have the right to receive information. 2. Every individual shall have the right to express and disseminate his opinions within the law. 250. The right to freedom of expression is guaranteed through the following measures: A. LEGISLATIVE MEASURES The Constitution 251. Article 20 of the Constitution states – “(1) Except with his own consent, a person shall not be hindered in the enjoyment of his freedom of expression, that is to say, freedom to hold opinions without interference, freedom to receive ideas and information without interference, freedom to impart and communicate ideas and information without interference, whether the communication be to the public generally or to any person or class of persons, and freedom from interference with his correspondence. (2) Subject to the provisions of this Constitution, a law shall not make any provision that derogates from freedom of the press”. 252. There is no interference with the absolute nature of the right to hold opinions. However, restrictions are placed on the freedom of expression, based on considerations that are reasonable and justifiable in a democratic society. These include protecting the reputations of others, persons involved in legal proceedings, preventing disclosure of confidential information and regulating the interests of persons at educational institutions. 107