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Obligations of Private Parties
- English
Whereas every person in Botswana is entitled to the fundamental rights and freedoms of the individual, that is to say, the right, whatever his or her 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 to each and all of the following,
a. life, liberty, security of the person and the protection of the law;
b. freedom of conscience, of expression and of assembly and association; and
c. protection for the privacy of his or her home and other property and from deprivation of property without compensation,
... (Sec. 3)
Obligations of Private Parties
- English
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1) Each citizen has the right to the free development of their person with respect for the rights of others and of the public order.
… (Art. 1) - French
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1°) Chaque citoyen a droit au libre développement de sa personnalité, dans le respect des droits d’autrui et de l’ordre public.
… (Art. 1)
Obligations of Private Parties
- EnglishCitizens shall have duties with respect to society and the State; they may not exercise their rights by violating the rights of other citizens, and by disrespecting the just demands of morality, of public order and of national independence defined in the law. (Art. 21)
- PortugueseOs cidadãos têm deveres para com a sociedade e o Estado, não podendo exercer os seus direitos com violação dos direitos dos outros cidadãos, e desrespeito das justas exigências da moral, da ordem pública e da independência nacional definidas na lei. (Art. 21)
Obligations of Private Parties
- English1. In the enjoyment of the rights and freedoms prescribed in this Chapter, no person shall prejudice the fundamental or other human rights and freedoms of others or the public interest.
… (Art. 43)
Obligations of Private Parties
- EnglishEvery individual has the right to free development of their person within respect for the rights of others, of good morals and of the public order. (Art. 20)
- Arabicيحق لكل فرد بالتنمية الحرة لشخصه في إطار احترام حقوق الآخرين والأخلاق الحميدة والنظام العام. (المادة 20)
- FrenchTout individu a droit au libre épanouissement de sa personne dans le respect des droits d'autrui, des bonnes mœurs et de l'ordre public. (Art. 20)
Obligations of Private Parties
- EnglishThe exercise and enjoyment of rights and freedoms is inseparable from the performance of duties and obligations, and accordingly, it shall be the duty of every citizen—
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(d) to respect the rights, freedoms and legitimate interests of others, and generally to refrain from doing acts detrimental to the welfare of other persons;
… (Art. 41)
Obligations of Private Parties
- English
Whereas every person in Sierra Leone is entitled to the fundamental human rights and freedoms of the individual, that is to say, has the right, whatever his race, tribe, place of origin, political opinion, colour, creed or sex, but subject to respect for the rights and freedoms of others and for the public interest,
... (Sec.15)
Obligations of Private Parties
- English(1) The fundamental rights and freedoms set out in this Chapter must be exercised reasonably and with due regard for the rights and freedoms of other persons.
… (Sec. 86)
Obligations of Private Parties
- English
Every citizen is held to scrupulously protect the Constitution, the laws and regulations, notably, to accomplish their civic duties and to respect the rights of others.
… (Art. 25-3) - French
Tout citoyen est tenu de respecter scrupuleusement la Constitution, les lois et reglements, notamment, d'accomplir ses devoirs civiques et de respecter les droits d'autrui.
… (Art. 25-3)
Obligations of Private Parties
- EnglishEvery Equatoguinean has the right and the duty to live peacefully in the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, to respect the rights of others and to contribute to the formation of a just, fraternal, and unified [solidaria] society. (Art. 17)
- SpanishTodo ciudadano tiene el derecho y el deber de vivir pacíficamente en la República de Guinea Ecuatorial, respetar los derechos de los demás y contribuir a la formación de una sociedad justa, fraterna y solidaria. (Art. 17)
- FrenchTout citoyen a le droit et le devoir de vivre en paix en République de Guinée équatoriale, en respectant les droits d'autrui, et de contribuer à la formation d'une société juste, fraternelle et solidaire. (Art. 17)