§ Article 40(untitled)

Right to Freedom of Movement

1. Everyone lawfully staying within the territory of the Republic Armenia shall have

the right to freedom of movement and choice of place of residence.

2. Everyone shall have the right to leave the Republic of Armenia.

3. Every citizen and everyone having the right to lawfully reside in the Republic of

Armenia shall have the right to enter the Republic of Armenia.

4. The right to freedom of movement may be restricted only by law, for the purpose

of state security, preventing or disclosing crimes, protecting public order, health and

morals or the basic rights and freedoms of others. The right of a citizen to enter the

Republic of Armenia shall not be subject to restriction.

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Article 41. Freedom of Thought, Conscience and Religion

1. Everyone shall have the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion. This

right shall include the freedom to change religion or belief and, either alone or in

community with others and in public or in private, the freedom to manifest them in

preaching, church ceremonies, other rites of worship or in other forms.

2. The expression of freedom of thought, conscience and religion may be restricted

only by law for the purpose of state security, protecting public order, health and

morals or the basic rights and freedoms of others.

3. Every citizen shall have the right to replace military service with alternative

service, as prescribed by law, if it contradicts the religious faith or belief thereof.

4. Religious organisations shall enjoy legal equality and shall be vested with

autonomy. The procedure for the establishment and operation of religious

organisations shall be prescribed by law.