1.   The constitution guarantees freedom from persecution on grounds of race, sex, or sexuality.

2.   The First Amendment guarantees freedom of expression.

3.   The plant analogy guaranteed freedom from anthropomorphism.

4.   A new constitution, permitting the formation of political parties and guaranteeing freedom of speech, was approved in October.

5.   The Assembly of the Republic in July approved new laws guaranteeing press freedom and reorganizing the state security services.

6.   The President in office was to suspend his membership of political parties, but the Constitution guaranteed freedom to political parties and public associations.

7.   Although the move on the media appeared high-handed the president said he would personally guarantee the freedom of newspapers, radio and television.

8.   Americans are guaranteed freedoms of speech, assembly and of the press.

9.   A new constitution has been adopted this year guaranteeing the freedom of religion and association, opening the door a return to party politics, they say.

10.   But in truly democratic countries, people are guaranteed basic freedoms.