Freedom of Expression
ARTICLE 28:
Every Haitian has the right to express his opinions freely on any matter by any means he chooses.
SECTION D
Freedom of Conscience
ARTICLE 30:
All religions and faiths shall be freely exercised. Everyone is entitled to profess his religion and practice his faith, provided the exercise of that right does not disturb law and order.
ARTICLE 30-1:
No one may be compelled to belong to a religious organization or to follow a religious teaching contrary to his convictions.
ARTICLE 31-3:
No one may be compelled to join any association of any kind.
CHAPTER III
Duties of the Citizen
ARTICLE 52:
Citizenship entails civic duties. Every right is counterbalanced by a corresponding duty.
ARTICLE 52-1:
Civic duties are the citizen's moral, political, social and economic obligations as a hole to the State and the country. These obligations are:
a. To respect the Constitution and the national emblem;
b. To respect the laws;
c. To vote in elections without constraint;
d. To pay his taxes;
e. To serve on a jury;
f. To defend the country in the event of war;
g. To educate and improve himself;
h. To respect and protect the environment;
i. To respect scrupulously the revenues and properties of the State;
j. To respect the property of others;
k. To work to maintain peace;
l. To provide assistance to persons in danger;
m. To respect the rights and freedom of others.
ARTICLE 52-2:
Failure to abide by these provisions shall be punishable by law.