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 (5) If, in any proceedings by virtuc of section 80, it is alleged that anything contained in or done under the authority of any law is inconsistent with or in contravention of subsection (1) of this section and a certificate in writiog is produced to the court signed by a Minister of the Government of Rhodesia that in the opinion of that Minister the law in question is necessary on such of the grounds mentioned in subsection (4) of this section as is specified in the certificate, that law shall be deemed to be so neces. sary unless the court decides as the result of hearing the com- plainant that, in a society which has a proper respect for the rights and freedoms of the individual, the necessity of that law on the grounds specified in the certificare cannot reasonably be accepted without proof to the satisfaction of the court. ion lom ion. 74. (1) Except with his own consent or by way of parental discipline, no person shall be hindered in the enjoyment of his freedom of expression, that is to say, freedom to hold opinions and to receive and impart ideas and information without inter- ference, and freedom from interference with his correspondence. (2) Nothing contained in, and nothing reasonably done under the authority of, any law shall be held to be inconsistent with or in contravention of subsection (1) of this section to the extent that the law in question makes provision- (a) which is necessary- (1) in the interests of defence, public safety, public order. public morality or public health, or (vi) for the purpose of protecting the reputations, rights and freedoms of other persons or the private lives of persons concerned in legal proceedings, prevent- ing the disclosure of information received in confi- dence, maintaining the authority and independence of the courts, or regulating telephony, telegraphy, posts, wireless broadcasting, television, public ex- bibitions or public entertainments; or (iii) in the case of correspondence, for the purpose of preventing the unlawful despatch therewith of other matter, or (b) which imposes restrictions upon public officers which are necessary in the public interest. (3) If, in any proceedings by virtue of section 80, it is alleged that anything contained in or done under the authority of any law is inconsistent with or in contravention of subsection (1) of this section and a certificate in writing is produced to the court 46 46