114 through any media and regardless of frontiers128". The International Covenant of Civil and Political Rights declares "Everyone shall have the right to hold opinions without interference and everyone shall have the right to freedom of expression; this right shall include freedom to seek, receive and impart information and ideas of all kinds, regardless of frontiers, either orally, in writing or in print, in the form of art, or through any other media of his choice129". Although the International Covenant of Civil and Political Rights provides for the exercise of these rights, it is subjected to certain restrictions in relation to respect of the rights or reputations of others and the protection of national security and public order, health or morals130. The provisions of the Palestinian Basic Law guarantees, in great detail, the right to freedom of opinion and expression, stating "Freedom of belief, worship and the performance of religious functions are guaranteed, provided public order or public morals are not violated131". And that "Freedom of opinion may not be prejudiced. Every person shall have the right to express his opinion and to circulate it orally, in writing or in any form of expression or art, with due consideration to the provisions of the law132". The Basic Law compels the state to ensure respect for fundamental rights and freedoms in emergencies because "It is not allowed to impose restrictions on fundamental rights and freedoms when declaring a state of emergency except to the extent necessary to fulfill the purpose stated in the decree declaring the state of emergency133". Nevertheless, the law imposes some restrictions on the exercise of human rights in such cases in accordance with a special Presidential decree. The Amended Basic Law stipulates that "The President of the National Authority may declare a state of emergency by decree when there is a threat to national security caused by war, invasion, and armed insurrection or in times of natural disaster, for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days134". The same law asserts that assault on liberties is a crime in which criminal and civil cases shall not be subject to any statute of limitations. It did not stop there, but 128 See Article (19) of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted and proclaimed by the General Assembly of the United Nations in its decision No 217A (D_3) dated December 10, 1948. 129 See Article (19) of the International Covenant of Civil and Political Rights adopted and proclaimed by the General Assembly of the United Nations in its decision No 2200A (A) dated December 10, 1966. 130 See Paragraph (3) or Article (19) of the International Covenant of Civil and Political Rights. 131 See Article (18) of the Amended Basic Law of the year 2003. 132 See Article (19) of the Amended Basic Law of the year 2003. 133 See Article (111) of the Amended Basic Law of the year 2003. 134 See Article (110) of the Amended Basic Law of the year 2003.