| The constitution and laws of Barbados
Protection of freedom of expression
20. 1. Except with his own consent, no person shall be hindered in the
enjoyment of his freedom of expression, and for the purposes of this section
the said freedom includes the freedom to hold opinions without interference,
freedom to receive ideas and information without interference, freedom to
communicate ideas and information without interferences and freedom from
interference with his correspondence or other means of communication.
2. Nothing contained in or done under the authority of any law shall be held to
be inconsistent with or in contravention of this section to the extent that the
law in question makes provision -
a. that is reasonably required in the interests of defence, public safety,
public order, public morality or public health; or
b. that is reasonably required for the purpose of protecting the reputations,
rights and freedoms of other persons or the private lives of persons concerned
in legal proceedings, preventing the disclosure of information received in
confidence, maintaining the authority and independence of the courts or
regulating the administration or technical operation of telephony, telegraphy,
posts, wireless broadcasting, television or other means of communication or
regulating public exhibitions or public entertainments; or
c. that imposes restrictions upon public officers or members of a disciplined
force.
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