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− | =Limitations on Freedom of Speech Act=
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− | It is illegal for an individual, group, body or organisation to make statements, either verbally or in any typed(1) or expressed(2) form that:
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− | 1. Incites Violence, or Actions that go against a Motion or Law Enacted and Enshrined in either the Constitution or the Law of the People.
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− | 2. Is derogatory or offensive in either it’s nature or intent towards any individual, group, body or organisation or any of their ideals, convictions, actions or beliefs - whether the target of these statements is a citizen or based in the country or not.
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− | 3. Spreads - directly or indirectly - or serves to further the existence of, false or unfounded rumours, perceptions or ideas of any individual, group, body or organisation or any of their ideals, convictions, actions or beliefs - whether the target of these statements is a citizen or based in the country or not.
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− | To do so is a major offence and is punishable by law.
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− | Punishments:
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− | Individual
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− | # Fine *
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− | # Imprisonment for up to and including, but not exceeding, a period of 5 years in a low security prison.*
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− | Group, Body or Organisation
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− | # Fine *
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− | # Imprisonment of all members aware of and in active participation in the offence for up to and including, but not exceeding a period of 5 years in a low security prison.*
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− | # Disbandment of the group, body or organisation.*
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− | 1. Any typed work, whether it appear in printed or digital form, on any public publication, document or script within or outside the country.
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− | 2. Any form of art or media, including - but not limited to:
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− | a) Music
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− | b) Statues
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− | c) Paintings
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− | d) Sketches
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− | e) Performances
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− | f) Videos
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− | g) Soundtracks
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− | *Falls to the discretion of the presiding judge to determine the conditions, period of time or size of the fine.
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