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CHAPTER I
THE REPUBLIC

1. (1) _____ is a sovereign Republic.

(2) The economy of _____ shall be based on private, communal and tribal ownership and free enterprise.

(3) The territory of _____ shall consist of the districts mentioned in Schedule 1, together with all other land that may be lawfully added thereto.

(4) _____ shall be the seat of government.

2. (1) The Public Seal of the Republic shall be such device as may be prescribed by or under an Act of Parliament.

(2) The Public Seal shall at all times be in the custody of the President and, except in so far as may otherwise be determined by the President, shall be used on all public documents on which such use is required by this Constitution or any other law.

3. (1) This Constitution shall be the supreme law of _____.

(2) Any law, passed before or after the commencement of this Constitution, which is inconsistent with the provisions of this Constitution, shall, to the extent in which such an inconsistency exists, be void.

CHAPTER II
CITIZENSHIP

4. The following persons shall be citizens of _____ by birth —

(a) those born in ____ before the date of independence whose fathers or mothers would have been _____ citizens at the time of the birth of such persons, if this Constitution had been in force at that time; and

(b) those born in _____ before the date of independence, who are not _____ citizens under subsection (a) hereof, and whose fathers or mothers were ordinarily resident in _____ at the time of the birth of such persons:

Provided that their fathers or mothers were not then persons:

(aa) who were enjoying diplomatic immunity in _____ under any law relating to diplomatic privileges; or

(bb) who were career representatives of another country; or

(cc) who were members of any police, military or security unit seconded for service within _____ by the Government of another country:

Provided further that this subsection shall not apply to persons claiming citizenship of _____ by birth if such persons were ordinarily resident in _____ at the date of independence and had been so resident for a continuous period of not less than five (5) years prior to such date, or if the fathers or mothers of such persons claiming citizenship were ordinarily resident in _____ at the date of the birth of such persons and had been so resident for a continuous period of not less than five (5) years prior to such date;

(c) those born in _____ after the date of independence whose fathers or mothers are _____ citizens at the time of the birth of such persons;

(d) those born in _____ after the date of independence who do not qualify for citizenship under subsection (c) hereof, and whose fathers or mothers are ordinarily resident in _____ at the time of the birth of such persons:

Provided that their fathers or mothers are not then persons:

(aa) enjoying diplomatic immunity in _____ under any law relating to diplomatic privileges; or

(bb) who are career representatives of another country; or

(cc) who are members of any police, military or security unit seconded for service within _____ by the Government of another country; or

(dd) who are illegal immigrants:

Provided further that sub-paragraphs (aa), (bb), (cc) and (dd) hereof will not apply to children who would otherwise be stateless.

(2) The following persons shall be citizens of _____ by descent —

(a) those who are not _____ citizens under subsection (1) hereof and whose fathers or mothers at the time of the birth of such persons are citizens of _____ or whose fathers or mothers would have qualified for _____ citizenship by birth under subsection (1) hereof, if this Constitution had been in force at that time; and

(b) Who comply with such requirements as to registration of citizenship as may be required by Act of Parliament:

Provided that nothing in this Constitution shall preclude Parliament from enacting legislation which requires the birth of such persons born after the date of independence to be registered within a specific time either in _____ or at an embassy, consulate or office of a trade representative of the Government of _____.

(3) The following persons shall be citizens of _____ by marriage —

(a) those who are not _____ citizens under subsection (1) or (2) hereof and who:

(aa) in good faith marry a _____ citizen or, prior to the coming into force of this Constitution, in good faith married a person who would have qualified for _____ citizenship if this Constitution had been in force; and

(bb) subsequent to such marriage have ordinarily resided in _____ as the spouse of such person for a period of not less than two (2) years; and

(cc) apply to become citizens of _____;

(b) For the purposes of this subsection (and without derogating from any effect that it may have for any other purposes) a marriage by customary law shall be deemed to be a marriage:

Provided that nothing in this Constitution shall preclude Parliament from enacting legislation which defines the requirements which need to be satisfied for a marriage by customary law to be recognized as such for the purposes of this subsection.

(4) Citizenship by registration may be claimed by persons who are not _____ citizens under subsections (1), (2) or (3) hereof and who were ordinarily resident in _____ at the date of Independence, and had been so resident for a continuous period of not less than five (5) years prior to such date:

Provided that application for _____ citizenship under this subsection is made within a period of twelve (12) months from the date of Independence, and prior to making such application, such persons renounce the citizenship of any other country of which they are citizens.

(5) Citizenship by naturalization may be applied for by persons who are not _____ citizens under subsections (1), (2), (3) or (4) hereof and who —

(a) are ordinarily resident in _____ at the time when the application for naturalization is made; and

(b) have been so resident in _____ for a continuous period of not less than five (5) years (whether before or after the date of independence); and

(c) satisfy any other criteria pertaining to health, morality, security or legality of residence as may be prescribed by law.

(6) Nothing contained herein shall preclude Parliament from authorizing by law the conferment of _____ citizenship upon any fit and proper person by virtue of any special skill or experience or commitment to or services rendered to the _____ nation either before or at any time after the date of Independence.

(7) _____ citizenship shall be lost by persons who renounce their _____ citizenship by voluntarily signing a formal declaration to that effect.

(8) Nothing in this Constitution shall preclude Parliament from enacting legislation providing for the loss of _____ citizenship by persons who, after the date of independence —

(a) have acquired the citizenship of any other country by any voluntary act; or

(b) have served or volunteered to serve in the armed or security forces of any other country without the written permission of the _____ Government; or

(c) have taken up permanent residence in any other country and have absented themselves thereafter from _____ for a period in excess of two (2) years without the written permission of the _____ Government:

Provided that no person who is a citizen of _____ by birth or descent may be deprived of _____ citizenship by such legislation.

(9) Parliament shall be entitled to make further laws not inconsistent with this Constitution regulating the acquisition or loss of _____ citizenship.

CHAPTER III
DECLARATION OF FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS

5. (1) Fundamental rights and freedoms of the individual are inherent and not granted by the State.

(2) The rights and freedoms of the individual and groups enshrined in this Chapter shall be respected, upheld and promoted by all organs and agencies of Government and by all persons.

6. (1) Every person has the right to life.

(2) The life of a person begins at conception.

(3) No law may prescribe death as a competent sentence. No court or tribunal shall have the power to impose a sentence of death upon any person. No executions shall take place in _____.

(4) Abortion is not permitted unless, in the opinion of a trained health professional, there is need for emergency treatment, or the life or health of the mother is in danger.

7. No persons shall be deprived of personal liberty except according to procedures established by law.

8. (1) The dignity of all persons shall be inviolable.

(2) (a) In any judicial proceedings or in other proceedings before any organ of the State, and during the enforcement of a penalty, respect for human dignity shall be guaranteed.

(b) No persons shall be subject to torture or to cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment.

9. (1) No persons shall be held in slavery or servitude.

(2) No persons shall be required to perform forced labor.

(3) For the purposes of this section, the expression "forced labour" shall not include —

(a) any labor required in consequence of a sentence or order of a court;

(b) any labor required of persons while lawfully detained which, though not required in consequence of a sentence or order of a court, is reasonably necessary in the interests of hygiene;

(c) any labor required of members of the defense force, the police force and the prison service in pursuance of their duties as such or, in the case of persons who have conscientious objections to serving as members of the defense force, any labor which they are required by law to perform in place of such service;

(d) any labor required during any period of public emergency or in the event of any other emergency or calamity which threatens the life and well-being of the community, to the extent that requiring such labor is reasonably justifiable in the circumstances of any situation arising or existing during that period or as a result of that other emergency or calamity, for the purpose of dealing with that situation;

(e) any labour reasonably required as part of reasonable and normal communal or other civic obligations.

10. (1) All persons shall be equal before the law.

(2) No persons may be discriminated against on the grounds of sex, race, color, ethnic origin, religion, creed or social or economic status.

11. (1) No persons shall be subject to arbitrary arrest or detention.

(2) No persons who are arrested shall be detained in custody without being informed promptly in a language they understand of the grounds for such arrest.

(3) All persons who are arrested and detained in custody shall be brought before the nearest magistrate or other judicial officer within a period of forty-eight (48) hours of their arrest or, if this is not reasonably possible, as soon as possible thereafter, and no such persons shall be detained in custody beyond such period without the authority of a magistrate or other judicial officer.

(4) Nothing contained in subsection (3) hereof shall apply to illegal immigrants held in custody under any law dealing with illegal immigration:

Provided that such persons shall not be deported from _____ unless deportation is authorized by a tribunal empowered by law to give such authority.

(5) No persons who have been arrested and held in custody as illegal immigrants shall be denied the right to consult confidentially legal practitioners of their choice, and there shall be no interference with this right except such as is in accordance with the law and is necessary in a democratic society in the interest of national security or for public safety.

12. (1) (a) In the determination of their civil rights and obligations or any criminal charges against them, all persons shall be entitled to a fair and public hearing by an independent, impartial and competent court or tribunal established by law:

Provided that such court or tribunal may exclude the press and/or the public from all or any part of the trial for reasons of morals, the public order or national security, as is necessary in a democratic society.

(b) A trial referred to in subsection (a) hereof shall take place within a reasonable time, failing which the accused shall be released.

(c) Judgments in criminal cases shall be given in public, except where the interests of juvenile persons or morals otherwise require.

(d) All persons charged with an offense shall be presumed innocent until proven guilty according to law, after having had the opportunity of calling witnesses and cross-examining those called against them.

(e) All persons shall be afforded adequate time and facilities for the preparation and presentation of their defense, before the commencement of and during their trial, and shall be entitled to be defended by a legal practitioner of their choice.

(f) No persons shall be compelled to give testimony against themselves or their spouses, who shall include partners in a marriage by customary law, and no court shall admit in evidence against such persons testimony which has been obtained from such persons in violation of paragraph (b) of subsection (2) of section eight.

(2) No persons shall be liable to be tried, convicted or punished again for any criminal offense for which they have already been convicted or acquitted according to law:

Provided that nothing in this subsection shall be construed as changing the provisions of the common law defenses of "previous acquittal" and "previous conviction".

(3) No persons shall be tried or convicted for any criminal offense or on account of any act or omission which did not constitute a criminal offense at the time when it was committed, nor shall a penalty be imposed exceeding that which was applicable at the time when the offense was committed.

13. (1) No persons shall be subject to interference with the privacy of their homes, correspondence or communications save as in accordance with law and as is necessary in a democratic society in the interests of national security, public safety or the economic well-being of the country, for the protection of health or morals, for the prevention of disorder or crime or for the protection of the rights or freedoms of others.

(2) Searches of the person or the homes of individuals shall only be justified —

(a) Where these are authorised by a competent judicial officer;

(b) in cases where delay in obtaining such judicial authority carries with it the danger of prejudicing the objects of the search or the public interest, and such procedures as are prescribed by Act of Parliament to preclude abuse are properly satisfied.

14. (1) Men and women of full age, without any limitation due to race, color, ethnic origin, nationality, religion, creed or social or economic status shall have the right to marry and to found a family. They shall be entitled to equal rights as to marriage, during marriage and at its dissolution.

(2) Marriage shall be entered into with the free consent of the man and woman intending to marry.

(3) The family is the natural and fundamental group unit of society and is entitled to protection by society and the State.

15. (1) Children shall have the right from birth to a name, the right to acquire a nationality and, subject to legislation enacted in the best interests of children, as far as possible the right to know and be cared for by their parents.

(2) Children are entitled to be protected from economic exploitation and shall not be employed in or required to perform work that is likely to be hazardous or to interfere with their education, or to be harmful to their health or physical, mental, spiritual, moral or social development. For the purposes of this subsection children shall be persons under the age of sixteen (16) years.

(3) No children under the age of fourteen (14) years shall be employed to work in any factory or mine, save under conditions and circumstances regulated by Act of Parliament. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed as derogating in any way from subsection (2) hereof.

(4) Any arrangement or scheme employed on any farm or other undertaking, the object or effect of which is to compel the minor children of an employee to work for or in the interest of the employer of such employee, shall for the purposes of section nine hereof be deemed to constitute an arrangement or scheme to compel the performance of forced labor.

(5) No law authorizing preventive detention shall permit children under the age of sixteen (16) years to be detained.

16. (1) All persons shall have the right in any part of _____ to acquire, own and dispose of all forms of immovable and movable property individually or in association with others and to bequeath their property to their heirs or legatees:

Provided that Parliament may by legislation prohibit or regulate as it deems expedient the right to acquire property by persons who are not _____ citizens.

(2) The State or a competent body or organ authorized by law may expropriate property in the public interest subject to the payment of just compensation, in accordance with requirements and procedures to be determined by Act of Parliament.

17. (1) All citizens shall have the right to participate in peaceful political activity intended to influence the composition and policies of the Government. All citizens shall have the right to form and join political parties and, subject to such qualifications prescribed by law as are necessary in a democratic society to participate in the conduct of public affairs, whether directly or through freely chosen representatives.

(2) Every citizen who has reached the age of eighteen (18) years shall have the right to vote and who has reached the age of twenty-one (21) years to be elected to public office, unless otherwise provided herein.

(3) The rights guaranteed by subsection (2) hereof may only be abrogated, suspended or be impinged upon by Parliament in respect of specified categories of persons on such grounds of infirmity or on such grounds of public interest or morality as are necessary in a democratic society.

18. Administrative bodies and administrative officials shall act fairly and reasonably and comply with the requirements imposed upon such bodies and officials by common law and any relevant legislation, and persons aggrieved by the exercise of such acts and decisions shall have the right to seek redress before a competent court or tribunal.

19. Every person shall be entitled to enjoy, practise, profess, maintain and promote any culture, language, tradition or religion subject to the terms of this Constitution and further subject to the condition that the rights protected by this section do not impinge upon the rights of others or the national interest.

20. (1) All persons shall have the right to education.

(2) Primary education shall be compulsory and the State shall provide reasonable facilities to render effective this right for every resident within _____, by establishing and maintaining State schools at which primary education will be provided free of charge.

(3) Children shall not be allowed to leave school until they have completed their primary education or have attained the age of sixteen (16) years, whichever is the sooner, save in so far as this may be authorized by Act of Parliament on grounds of health or other considerations pertaining to the public interest.

(4) All persons shall have the right, at their own expense, to establish and to maintain private schools, or colleges or other institutions of tertiary education:

Provided that —

(a) such schools, colleges or institutions of tertiary education are registered with a Government department in accordance with any law authorizing and regulating such registration;

(b) the standards maintained by such schools, colleges or institutions of tertiary education are not inferior to the standards maintained in comparable schools, colleges or institutions of tertiary education funded by the State;

(c) no restrictions of whatever nature are imposed with respect to the admission of pupils based on race, color or creed;

(d) no restrictions of whatever nature are imposed with respect to the recruitment of staff based on race or color.

21. (1) All persons shall have the right to —

(a) freedom of speech and expression, which shall include freedom of the press and other media;

(b) freedom of thought, conscience and belief, which shall include academic freedom in institutions of higher learning;

(c) freedom to practice any religion and to manifest such practice;

(d) assemble peaceably and without arms;

(e) freedom of association, which shall include freedom to form and join associations or unions, including trade unions and political parties;

(f) withhold their labor without being exposed to criminal penalties;

(g) move freely throughout _____;

(h) reside and settle in any part of _____;

(i) leave and return to _____;

(j) practice any profession, or carry on any occupation, trade or business.

(2) The fundamental freedoms referred to in subsection (1) hereof shall be exercised subject to the law of _____, in so far as such law imposes reasonable restrictions on the exercise of the rights and freedoms conferred by the said subsection, which are necessary in a democratic society and are required in the interests of the sovereignty and integrity of _____, national security, public order, decency or morality, or in relation to contempt of court, defamation or incitement to an offense.

22. Whenever or wherever in terms of this Constitution the limitation of any fundamental rights or freedoms contemplated by this Chapter is authorized, any law providing for such limitation shall —

(a) be of general application, shall not negate the essential content thereof, and shall not be aimed at a particular individual;

(b) specify the ascertainable extent of such limitation and identify the section or sections hereof on which authority to enact such limitation is claimed to rest.

23. The rights, duties, declarations and guarantees relating to the fundamental and other human rights and freedoms specifically mentioned in this Chapter shall not be regarded as excluding others not specifically mentioned.

24. (1) Nothing contained in or done under the authority of section twenty-six hereof shall be held to be inconsistent with or in contravention of this Constitution to the extent that it authorizes the taking of measures during any period when _____ is in a state of national defense or any period when a declaration of emergency under this Constitution is in force.

(2) Where any persons are detained by virtue of such authorization as is referred to in subsection (1) hereof, the following provisions shall apply —

(a) they shall, as soon as reasonably practicable and in any case not more than five (5) days after the commencement of their detention, be furnished with a statement in writing in a language that they understand specifying in detail the grounds upon which they are detained and, at their request, this statement shall be read to them;

(b) not more than fourteen (14) days after the commencement of their detention, a notification shall be published in the Gazette stating that they have been detained and giving particulars of the provision of law under which their detention is authorized;

(c) not more than one (1) month after the commencement of their detention and thereafter during their detention at intervals of not more than three (3) months, their cases shall be reviewed by the Advisory Board referred to in paragraph (c) of subsection (5) of section twenty-six hereof, which shall order their release from detention if it is satisfied that it is not reasonably necessary for the purposes of the emergency to continue the detention of such persons;

(d) they shall be afforded such opportunity for the making of representations as may be desirable or expedient in the circumstances, having regard to the public interest and the interests of the detained persons.

(3) Nothing contained in this section shall permit a derogation from or suspension of the fundamental rights or freedoms referred to in sections five, six, eight, nine, ten, twelve, fourteen, fifteen, eighteen, nineteen and paragraphs (a), (b), (c) and (e) of subsection (1) of section twenty-one hereof, or the denial of access by any persons to legal practitioners or a court of law.

25. (1) Save in so far as it may be authorized to do so by this Constitution, Parliament or any subordinate legislative authority shall not make any law, and the executive and the agencies of Government shall not take any action which abolishes or abridges the fundamental rights and freedoms conferred by this Chapter, and any law or action in contravention thereof shall to the extent of the contravention be invalid:

Provided that —

(a) a competent court, instead of declaring such law or action to be invalid, shall have the power and the discretion in an appropriate case to allow Parliament, any subordinate legislative authority, or the executive and the agencies of Government, as the case may be, to correct any defect in the impugned law or action within a specified period, subject to such conditions as may be specified by it. In such event and until such correction, or until the expiry of the time limit set by the court, whichever be the shorter, such impugned law or action shall be deemed to be valid;

(b) any law which was in force immediately before the date of independence shall remain in force until amended, repealed or declared unconstitutional. If a competent court is of the opinion that such law is unconstitutional, it may either set aside the law, or allow Parliament to correct any defect in such law, in which event the provisions of paragraph (a) hereof shall apply.

(2) Aggrieved persons who claim that a fundamental right or freedom guaranteed by this Constitution has been infringed or threatened shall be entitled to approach a competent court to enforce or protect such a right or freedom, and may approach the Ombudsman to provide them with such legal assistance or advice as they require, and the Ombudsman shall have the discretion in response thereto to provide such legal or other assistance as he or she may consider expedient.

(3) Subject to the provisions of this Constitution, the court referred to in subsection (2) hereof shall have the power to make all such orders as shall be necessary and appropriate to secure such applicants the enjoyment of the rights and freedoms conferred on them under the provisions of this Constitution, should the court come to the conclusion that such rights or freedoms have been unlawfully denied or violated, or that grounds exist for the protection of such rights or freedoms by interdict.

(4) The power of the court shall include the power to award monetary compensation in respect of any damage suffered by the aggrieved persons in consequence of such unlawful denial or violation of their fundamental rights and freedoms, where it considers such an award to be appropriate in the circumstances of particular cases.

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