1.
Every person has the right to freedom of speech and the right to inform and be
informed impartially.
2.
The exercise of freedom of speech and information shall not be limited by any
sort of censorship.
3.
The exercise of rights and freedoms referred to in this Section shall be regulated
by law based on the imperative of respect for the Constitution and the dignity of
the human person.
Section 41
(Freedom of the press and mass media)
1. Freedom of the press and other mass media is guaranteed.
2. Freedom of the press shall comprise, namely, the freedom of speech and creativity for
journalists, the access to information sources, editorial freedom, protection of
independence and professional confidentiality, and the right to create newspapers,
publications and other means of broadcasting.
3. The monopoly on the mass media shall be prohibited.
4. The State shall guarantee the freedom and independence of the public mass media
from political and economic powers.
5. The State shall guarantee the existence of a public radio and television service that is
impartial in order to, inter-alia, protect and disseminate the culture and the traditional
values of the Democratic Republic of East Timor and guarantee opportunities for the
expression of different lines of opinion.
6. Radio and television stations shall operate only under a licence, in accordance with
the law.
Section 42
(Freedom to assemble and demonstrate)
1. Everyone is guaranteed the freedom to assemble peacefully and unarmed, without a
need for prior authorisation.
2. Everyone is recognised the right to demonstrate in accordance with the law.
Section 43
(Freedom of association)