Constitution of the Republic of Mauritius 1968, as amended to 2016
Political Rights and Association
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    It is hereby recognised and declared that in Mauritius there have existed and shall continue to exist without discrimination by reason of race, place of origin, political opinions, colour, creed or sex, but subject to respect for the rights and freedoms of others and for the public interest, each and all of the following human rights and fundamental freedoms
    …
    b. freedom of conscience, of expression, of assembly and association
    … (Sec. 3)

Political Rights and Association
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    1. Except with his own consent, no person shall be hindered in the enjoyment of his freedom of assembly and association, that is to say, his right to assemble freely and associate with other persons and, in particular, to form or belong to, trade unions or other associations for the protection of his interests.
    … (Sec. 13)
Political Rights and Association
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    1. Subject to section 4310, a person shall be entitled to be registered as an elector if, and shall not be so entitled unless
    a. he is a Commonwealth citizen of not less than the age of 18 years; and
    b. either he has resided in Mauritius for a period of not less immediately before such date as may be prescribed by Parliament domiciled in Mauritius and is resident, there on the prescribed date.
    … (Sec. 42)
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Section 20 on persons who became citizens on 12 March 1968.
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Section 20 on persons who became citizens on 12 March 1968, Section 22 on persons born in Mauritius after 11 March 1968, Section 23 on persons born outside Mauritius after 11 March 1968.
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4 - Section 41 on functions of Electoral Supervisory Commission and Electoral Commissioner, Section 64 on exercise of President's functions, Section 101 on discharge of functions of Ombudsman.

5 - Section 37 on determination of questions as to membership.

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Sections 3 to 16 relate to the protection of the rights and freedoms of the individual.
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Chapter II on Protection of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms of the Individual.
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8 - Section 5 on protection of right to personal liberty.

9 - Section 16 on protection from discrimination.

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Section 43 on disqualifications of electors.
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11 - Section 28 on The President.

12 - Section 30 on removal of the President and the Vice-President.

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Section 34 on disqualifications for membership.