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Art. 21 from Italian Constitution
All persons have the right to express freely their ideas by word,
in writing and by all other means of communication.
The press may not be subjected to authorisation or censorship.
Seizure is permitted only by a reasoned warrant, issued by the judicial
authority, in the case of offences for which the law governing the
press gives express authorisation, or in the case of violation of
its provisions concerning the disclosure of the identity of those
holding responsibility.
In such cases, when there is absolute urgency and when timely intervention
of the judicial authority is not possible, periodical publications
may be seized by officers of the judicial police, who must promptly,
and in any case within twenty-four hours, report the matter to the
judicial authority. If the latter does not confirm the seizure order
within the following twenty-four hours, the seizure is understood
to be withdrawn and null and void.
The law may establish, by means of provisions of a general nature,
that the financial sources of the periodical press be disclosed.
Printed publications, public performances and events contrary to public
morality are forbidden. The law establishes appropriate means for
the prevention and repression of all violations. |
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