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Obligations of Private Parties

Gambia
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    (1) The fundamental human rights and freedoms enshrined and in this Chapter6 shall be respected and upheld by all organs of the Executive and its agencies, the Legislature and, where applicable to them, by all natural and legal persons in The Gambia, and shall be enforceable by the Courts in accordance with this Constitution.
    (2) Every person in The Gambia, whatever his or her race, colour, gender, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status, shall be entitled to the fundamental human rights and freedoms of the individual contained in this Chapter, but subject to respect for the rights and freedoms of others and for the public interest. (Sec. 17)

Obligations of Private Parties

Gambia
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    (2) in this Constitution, unless a contrary intention appears-
    (a) words importing natural persons shall include corporations;
    … (Sec. 230)

Obligations of Private Parties

Gambia
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    (1) The exercise and enjoyment of rights and freedoms are inseparable from the performance of duties and obligations, and accordingly, every citizen shall:
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    (d) respect the rights, freedoms and legitimate interests of others and refrain from acting in a manner detrimental to the welfare of other persons;
    … (Sec. 220)