Singapore legislation

Article 15

of Constitution of the Republic of Singapore

Article 15

Freedom of religion

Quoted provision

Clause 1

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

Quoted provision

Clause 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.

Quoted provision

Clause 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.

Quoted provision

Clause 4

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