THE KINGDOM OF LESOTHO COMBINED SECOND TO EIGHTH PERIODIC REPORT UNDER THE AFRICAN CHARTER ON HUMAN AND PEOPLES’ RIGHTS AND INITIAL REPORT UNDER THE PROTOCOL TO THE AFRICAN CHARTER ON THE RIGHTS OF WOMEN IN AFRICA 72. The Constitution itself as well as other legislative instruments prescribes series of oaths of office that contain religious connotations.31 However, the Courts are particularly aware of the right to freedom of conscience and therefore witnesses who do not wish to take an oath are given the freedom to make an affirmation instead. Legislative measures 73. Section 13 Education Act 2010 proscribes rejection or failure to admit students in schools on the basis of their religion. ARTICLE 9: FREEDOM OF SPEECH AND RIGHT TO RECEIVE INFORMATION Constitutional measures 74. Section 14 of the Constitution of Lesotho entrenches freedom of speech and right to receive information. Section 14(2) contains limitations within which the right may be enjoyed consistent with its obligations under the Charter. These are: (a) The interest of defence, public safety, public order, public morality or public health; or (b) For the purposes of protecting the reputations, rights and freedoms of other persons or the private lives of persons concerns in legal proceedings, preventing the disclosure of information received in confidence, maintaining the authority and independence of the courts, or regulating the technical operation of telephony, telegraphy, posts, wireless broadcasting or television; or (c) For the purpose of imposing restrictions upon public officers. 31 Schedule 1 of the Constitution of Lesotho 1993 ‘OATH OF OFFICE OF KING’ the oath begins by saying, ‘In the presence of the Almighty God…’ and ends with a declaration, ‘SO HELP ME GOD…’ 35