Bill Of Rights Flashcards
Equality
Everyone is equal before the law and may not be unfairly discriminated against
Human dignity
everyone has the inherent human dignity which must be respected
life
everyone has the right to life
privacy
your right to privacy includes your body, home, possessions
citizenship
no citizen may be deprived of citizenship
labour relations
every worker and employer has the right to organize and negotiate to further their aims
Health care, food, water and security
you have the right to have access to health care, adequate food , water and social security
children
every child has the right to a name, nationality, and protection from abuse and explotation
political rights
you may form a political party, run for office and vote for any party in free and fair elecetions
slavery, servitude, and forced labour
you may not be subjected to slavery or forced labour
freedom of religion, belief and opinion
you have the right to think, believe, in and belong to a religion of your choice
freedom and securiy of the person
you have the right to be free from all forms of violnece and not be detained without trial
housing
you have the right to adequate housing
freedom of expression
you have the right to speak or express yourself on whatever you choose but hate speech is not allowed
property
No one may be deprived of
property, except in terms of law of
general application.
enviroment
you have the right to live in a safe,
healthy environment.
freedom of association
You have the right to associate
with anyone.
assembly, demonstration, picket and petition
You have the right to peacefully
assemble, demonstrate and protest
freedom of movemnt and residence
You have the right to enter and leave
the Republic at will.
education
You have the right to receive basic
education in the offcial language of
your choice where that education is
reasonably practicable.
language and culture
You have the right to use the language
of your choice and practise your own
culture
acess to courts
You have the right to resolve your legal
disputes in a court or another impartial
tribunal
freedom of trade , occupation and profession
You have the right to choose any legal
trade or occupation freely.
arrested, detained, and accused persons
When arrested, you have the right to
remain silent, to be brought before a court
within 48 hours and the right to legal
representation
access to information
You may access any information held by the
State for the protection of your rights
just administrative action
You have the right to administrative action
that is lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair.
cultural, religious, and linguistic communities
You have the right to form, join and
maintain cultural, linguistic and/or religious
groupings of your own choice