FREEDOM OF THE PRESS, THE RIGHT OF FREE ASSEMBLY AND ASSOCIATION.
§ 113.
1. Freedom of the Press as well as the right to assemble peacably and without arms and to form associations is guaranteed. It is therefore in principle inadmissible to place the press under preliminary[1] censorship. The manner in which the right of forming associations and the right of free assembly shall be exercised shall be determined by law.
2. An association may be dissolved only when its conduct violates the law of the land or disturbs public peace and order.
3. Restrictions may be imposed by law especially in cases of assembly in places which serve as public thoroughfares, in cases of the establishment of associations for the purpose of profit, and in cases of the participation of foreigners in political associations. The law shall also state what restrictions shall be placed on the principles of the foregoing paragraphs in time of war or in case of events taking place within the State seriously threatening the republican form of government, the Constitution or public peace and order.
§ 114.
1. The right of association to safeguard and ameliorate conditions of employment and economic conditions shall be guaranteed.
2. All acts of individuals or societies which constitute an intentional violation of this right, are prohibited.
THE RIGHT OF PETITION.
§ 115.
The right to petition shall be enjoyed by every person. Legal persons and corporations shall enjoy this right only within the bounds of their competence.
POSTAL INVIOLABILITY.
§ 116.
1. Inviolability of matter entrusted to the mail is guaranteed.
2. Details shall be determined by enactment.
- ↑ Under the Austrian regime publications were submitted to the censor before being issued.
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