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Civil Rights

The document outlines various civil and political rights as defined by relevant sections of the Constitution, including the right to life, personal liberty, and freedom of expression. It notes that these rights are subject to reasonable limitations and can be derogated during emergencies, provided they adhere to specific constitutional requirements. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of proportionality in the application of these rights in a democratic society.

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Civil Rights

The document outlines various civil and political rights as defined by relevant sections of the Constitution, including the right to life, personal liberty, and freedom of expression. It notes that these rights are subject to reasonable limitations and can be derogated during emergencies, provided they adhere to specific constitutional requirements. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of proportionality in the application of these rights in a democratic society.

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Civil Rights

Right Relevant Section(s) of the Constitution


Right to Life Section 16
Protection from Torture or Inhuman Treatment Section 20
Right to Personal Liberty Section 17
Right to Privacy (home, correspondence, etc.) Section 22
Right to a Fair Trial Section 23
Freedom from Slavery and Forced Labour Section 19
Freedom of Conscience and Religion Section 24
Protection from Discrimination Section 27

🔹 Political Rights

Right Relevant Section(s) of the Constitution


Freedom of Expression Section 25
Freedom of Assembly and
Section 26
Association
Right to Vote and Stand for
Section 31, Section 32 (read with electoral laws)
Elections
Right to Participate in Public Inferred from the Constitution and reflected in international
Affairs law obligations

🔹 Additional Notes

 All these rights are subject to limitations that must be reasonable, necessary, and
proportionate in a democratic society.
 The Constitution allows for certain rights to be derogated in times of emergency
(e.g., public health crises or national security), but such derogations must comply
with Section 29 and be strictly necessary.

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