Abdorrahman Boroumand Center

for Human Rights in Iran

https://www.iranrights.org

International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, Article 19.3

The exercise of the rights provided for in paragraph 2 of this article carries with it special duties and responsibilities. It may therefore be subject to certain restrictions, but these shall only be such as are provided by law and are necessary: (a) For respect of the rights or reputations of others; (b) For the protection of national security or of public order (ordre public), or of public health or morals.