No slavery or forced labour 25. (a) No one shall be held in slavery or servitude, or be required to perform forced labour. (b) Compulsory military service, service required in cases of emergency or calamity threatening the life or well-being of the community, or service required pursuant to a court order shall not be deemed to be contrary to article (a). Right to vote and run for public office 26. Unless otherwise provided in this Constitution, every citizen of the Maldives eighteen years of age or older has the right: (a) to vote in elections, and in public referendums, which shall be held by secret ballot; (b) to run for public office; (c) to take part in the conduct of public affairs, directly or through freely chosen representatives. Freedom of expression 27. Everyone has the right to freedom of thought and the freedom to communicate opinions and expression in a manner that is not contrary to any tenet of Islam. Freedom of the media 28. Everyone has the right to freedom of the press, and other means of communication, including the right to espouse, disseminate and publish news, information, views and ideas. No person shall be compelled to disclose the source of any information that is espoused, disseminated or published by that person. Freedom of acquiring and imparting knowledge 29. Everyone has the freedom to acquire and impart knowledge, information and learning. 7