The History of Cuba, vol. 4Johnson, Willis Fletcher
History
The History of Cuba, vol. 4
Johnson, Willis Fletcher
Cuba -- Economic conditions; Cuba -- History
ART. 24. No person shall be compelled to change his domicile or
residence except by virtue of an order issued by a competent authority
and in the cases prescribed by law.
ART. 25. Every one may freely express his ideas either orally or in
writing, through the press, or in any other manner, without subjection
to previous censorship; but the responsibilities specified by law, when
attacks are made upon the honor of individuals, the social order, or the
public peace, shall be properly enforced.
ART. 26. The profession of all religions, as well as the practice of all
forms of worship, is free, without any other restriction than that
demanded by the respect for Christian morality and public order. The
church shall be separated from the state, which in no case shall
subsidize any religion.
ART. 27. All persons shall have the right to address petitions to the
authorities, to have them duly acted upon, and to be informed of the
action taken thereon.
ART. 28. All the inhabitants of the Republic have the right to assemble
peacefully, without arms, and to associate with others for all lawful
pursuits of life.
ART. 29. All persons shall have the right to enter or leave the
territory of the Republic, to travel within its limits, and to change
their residence, without necessity of safe conducts, passports, except
when otherwise provided by the laws governing immigration, or by the
authorities, in cases of criminal prosecution.
ART. 30. No Cuban shall be banished from the territory of the Republic
or prohibited from entering it.
ART. 31. Primary instruction shall be compulsory and gratuitous. The
teaching of arts and trades shall also be gratuitous. Both shall be
supported by the State, as long as the municipalities and Provinces,
respectively, may lack sufficient funds to defray their expenses.
Secondary and superior education shall be controlled by the State. All
persons however, may, without restriction, learn or teach any science,
art, or profession, and found and maintain establishments of education
and instruction, but it pertains to the State to determine what
professions shall require special titles, what conditions shall be
required for their practice and for the securing of diplomas, as well as
for the issuing thereof as established by law.
ART. 32. No one shall be deprived of his property, except by competent
authority, upon proof that the condemnation is required by public
utility, and previous indemnification. If the indemnification is not
previously paid, the courts shall protect the owners and, if needed,
restore to them the property.
ART. 33. In no case shall the penalty of confiscation of property be
imposed.
ART. 34. No person is bound to pay any tax or impost not legally
established and the collection of which is not carried out in the manner
prescribed by the laws.
ART. 35. Every author or inventor shall enjoy the exclusive ownership of
his work or invention for the time and in the manner determined by law.
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