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Part 4 · Fundamental Liberties

15. Freedom of religion

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(1)

Every person has the right to profess and practise his religion and to propagate it.

(2)

No person shall be compelled to pay any tax the proceeds of which are specially allocated in whole or in part for the purposes of a religion other than his own.

(3)

Every religious group has the right —

(a)

to manage its own religious affairs;

(b)

to establish and maintain institutions for religious or charitable purposes; and

(c)

to acquire and own property and hold and administer it in accordance with law.

(4)

This Article does not authorise any act contrary to any general law relating to public order, public health or morality.

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The Government

Part 5A

Council of Presidential Advisers

Part 6

The Legislature

Part 7

The Presidential Council for Minority Rights

Part 8

The Judiciary

Part 9

The Public Service

Part 10

Citizenship

Part 11

Financial Provisions

Part 12

Special Powers Against Subversion and Emergency Powers

Part 13

General Provisions

Part 14

Transitional Provisions

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