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of any person illegally arrested. Likewise, the maximum period of provisional imprisonment shall be determined by law.


Section 18

Honour and personal reputation10, 19, 39, 53, 55, 81 C1. The right to honour, to personal and family privacy and to the own image is guaranteed.

Sanctity of home2. The home is inviolable. No entry or search may be made without the consent of the householder or a legal warrant, except in cases of flagrante delicto.

Secret of communications3. Secrecy of communications is guaranteed, particularly regarding postal, telegraphic and telephonic communications, except in the event of a court order.

Information technology4. The law shall restrict the use of data processing in order to guarantee the honour and personal and family privacy of citizens and the full exercise of their rights.


Section 19

Liberty of abode and to move about the territory10, 13, 18, 53, 55, 81, 139.2 CSpaniards have the right to freely choose their place of residence, and to freely move about within the national territory. Likewise, they have the right to freely enter and leave Spain subject to the conditions to be laid down by the law. This right may not be restricted for political or ideological reasons.


Section 20

9, 10, 16, 53, 55, 81 C1. The following rights are recognised and protected:

Free expressiona) the right to freely express and spread thoughts, ideas and opinions through words, in writing or by any other means of reproduction.

Free artistic creationb) the right to literary, artistic, scientific and technical production and creation.

Free teaching27 Cc) the right to academic freedom.

Free information24.2 Cd) the right to freely communicate or receive truthful information by any means of dis-

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