Bill of Rights Flashcards
equality
you cannot be discriminated against but affirmative and fair discrimination is allowed
human dignity
your dignity must be protected and respected
life
you have the right to life
freedom and security of the person
domestic violence is not allowed, you cannot be detained without trial, tortured or punished cruelly
slavery, servitude and forced labour
not allowed (right in full)
freedom of belief, opinion and religion
you can believe, think and follow the religion you wish to follow
freedom of expression
all people have the freedom to say what they want to say
assembly, demonstration, picket and petition
you can do the following (write all) but, needing to do it peacefully
freedom of association
freedom to be with whoever you wish and please
citizenship
your citizenship cannot be taken away from you
freedom of trade, occupation and profession
you can do what ever kind of work you wish to do
enviroment
you have the right to a healthy enviroment
housing
the government makes sure its people has proper housing
healthcare, food, water and social security
the government must make sure you have access to these facilities
children’s rights
minors (18 below) have special rights, eg i have the right not to be abused