Article 72
The right of private ownership shall be inviolate. No one may be obliged to
surrender his property unless required by public interests. Such a measure shall be
provided for by law, and full compensation shall be paid.
The right of foreign parties to own real property interests or shares in business enterprises in Iceland may be limited by law.
Article 73
Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and belief.
Everyone shall be free to express his thoughts, but shall also be liable to answer for them in court. The law may never provide for censorship or other similar limitations to freedom of expression.
Freedom of expression may only be restricted by law in the interests of public order or the security of the State, for the protection of health or morals, or for the protection of the rights or reputation of others, if such restrictions are deemed necessary and in agreement with democratic traditions.
Article 74
Associations may be formed without prior permission for any lawful purpose,
including political associations and trade unions. An association may not be
dissolved by administrative decision. The activities of an association found to be
in furtherance of unlawful objectives may however be enjoint, in which case legal
action shall be brought without undue delay for a judgment dissolving the
association.
No one may be obliged to be a member of any association. Membership of an association may however be made obligatory by law if this is necessary in order to enable an association to discharge its functions in the public interest or on account of the rights of others.
People are free to assemble unarmed. Public gatherings may be attended by police. Public gatherings in the open may be banned if it is feared that riots may ensue.
Article 75
Everyone is free to pursue the occupation of his choosing. This right may
however be restricted by law, if such restriction is required with regard to the
public interest.
The right of people to negotiate terms of employment and other labour-related matters shall be regulated by law.
