Constitution of the Republic of Singapore - Singapore Statutes Online

Freedom of speech, assembly and association

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.

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