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Political Rights and Association
Saint Kitts and Nevis
- English(1) Except with his or her own consent, a person shall not be hindered in the enjoyment of his or her freedom of assembly and association, that is to say, his or her right to assembly freely and associate with other persons and in particular to form or belong to trade unions or other associations for the protection of his or her interests or to form or belong to political parties or other political associations.
… (Sec. 13)
Political Rights and Association
Central African Republic
- EnglishCentral Africans of the two (2) sexes, aged eighteen (18) years of age and enjoying their civil rights, are electors within the conditions determined by the law.
The vote is a civic duty.
Suffrage may be direct or indirect within the conditions specified by the Constitution. It is always universal, equal and secret. (Art. 30) - FrenchLes centrafricains des deux sexes, âgés de dix-huit (18) ans révolus et jouissant de leur droits civiques sont électeurs dans les conditions déterminées par la loi.
Le vote est un devoir civique.
Le suffrage peut être direct ou indirect dans les conditions prévues par la Constitution. Il est toujours universel, égal et secret. (Art. 30)
Political Rights and Association
Israel
- EnglishEvery Israeli citizen of or over the age of eighteen years shall have the right to vote in elections to the Knesset, unless a court has deprived him of that right by virtue of any Law; the Elections Law shall determine the time at which a person shall be considered to be eighteen years of age for the purpose of the exercise of the right to vote in elections to the Knesset. (Basic Law: The Knesset (1958), Sec. 5)
- Hebrewכל אזרח ישראלי בן שמונה עשרה שנה ומעלה זכאי לבחור לכנסת אם בית משפט לא שלל ממנו זכות זו על פי חוק; חוק הבחירות יקבע את המועד שבו ייחשב אדם בן שמונה עשרה שנה לעניין השימוש בזכות הבחירה לכנסת. (חוק יסוד: הכנסת (1958), סעיף 5)
Political Rights and Association
South Africa
- English(1) Every citizen is free to make political choices, which includes the right -
(a) to form a political party;
(b) to participate in the activities of, or recruit members for, a political party; and
(c) to campaign for a political party or cause.
(2) Every citizen has the right to free, fair and regular elections for any legislative body established in terms of the Constitution.
(3) Every adult citizen has the right -
(a) to vote in elections for any legislative body established in terms of the Constitution, and to do so in secret; and
(b) to stand for public office and, if elected, to hold office. (Sec. 19)
Political Rights and Association
Estonia
- EnglishAny citizen of Estonia who has attained eighteen years of age is eligible to vote.
… (Sec. 57) - EstonianHääleõiguslik on Eesti kodanik, kes on saanud kaheksateist aastat vanaks.
… (§ 57)
Political Rights and Association
United States of America
- EnglishThe right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex. Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation. (Amendment XIX)
Political Rights and Association
Congo
- English…
The law equally establishes the rules concerning:
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• the regime of the political parties, of the non-governmental associations and organizations;
… (Art. 125) - French…
La loi fixe également les règles concernant:
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- le régime des partis politiques, des associations et des organisations non gouvernementales;
… (Art. 125)
Political Rights and Association
Kyrgyzstan
- EnglishEveryone shall have the right of freedom of association. (Art. 35)
- RussianКаждый имеет право на свободу объединения. (Статья 35)
- KyrgyzАр ким биригүү эркиндигине укуктуу. (35-берене)
Political Rights and Association
Uganda
- English1. Every person shall have the right to –
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e. freedom of association which shall include the freedom to form and join associations or unions, including trade unions and political and other civic organisations.
… (Art. 29)
Political Rights and Association
Hungary
- English…
(2) Everyone shall have the right to establish and join associations.
… (Freedom and Responsibility, Art. VIII) - Hungarian…
(2) Mindenkinek joga van szervezeteket létrehozni, és joga van szervezetekhez csatlakozni.
… (Szabadság és Felelősség, VIII. cikk)