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Obligations of Private Parties

Angola
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    2. It shall be the duty of every citizen to comply with and respect the law and obey the orders of the legitimate authorities issued under the terms of the Constitution and the law, respecting fundamental rights, freedoms and guarantees. (Art. 52)
  • Portuguese
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    2. Todo o cidadão tem o dever de cumprir e respeitar as leis e de obedecer às ordens das autoridades legítimas, dadas nos termos da Constituição e da lei e no respeito pelos direitos, liberdades e garantias fundamentais. (Art. 52)

Obligations of Private Parties

Eswatini
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    The 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 to -
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    (d) respect the rights, freedoms and legitimate interests of others, and generally to refrain from doing acts detrimental to the welfare of other persons;
    … (Sec. 63)

Obligations of Private Parties

Mozambique
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    1. Individual rights and freedoms shall be directly applicable, shall bind both public and private entities, shall be guaranteed by the State, and shall be exercised within the Constitutional framework and the law.
    ... (Art. 56)
  • Portuguese
    1. Os direitos e liberdades individuais são directamente aplicáveis, vinculam as entidades públicas e privadas, são garantidos pelo Estado e devem ser exercidos no quadro da Constituição e das leis.
    ... (Art. 56)

Obligations of Private Parties

South Sudan
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    2. Every citizen shall in particular:
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    j. respect the rights and freedoms of others. (Art. 46)

Obligations of Private Parties

Cameroon
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    (3) Freedom and security shall be guaranteed to each individual, subject to respect for the rights of others and the higher interests of the State.
    … (Preamble)
  • French
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    (3) La liberté et la sécurité sont garanties à chaque individu dans le respect des droits d'autrui et de l'intérêt supérieur de l'Etat.
    … (Préambule)

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

Rwanda
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    In exercising rights and freedoms, everyone is subject only to limitations provided for by the law aimed at ensuring recognition and respect of other people’s rights and freedoms, as well as public morals, public order and social welfare which generally characterise a democratic society. (Art. 41)
  • Kinyarwanda
    Mu gukoresha uburenganzira n’ubwisanzure, buri wese azitirwa gusa n’itegeko rigamije kwemera no kubahiriza uburenganzira n’ubwisanzure by’abandi ndetse n’imyitwarire iboneye, ituze rusange rya rubanda n’imibereho myiza muri rusange biranga Igihugu kigendera kuri demokarasi. (Ingingo ya 41)
  • French
    Dans l’exercice de ses droits et dans la jouissance de ses libertés, chacun n’est soumis qu’aux limitations établies par la loi ayant pour objet la reconnaissance et le respect des droits et libertés d’autrui, ainsi que les exigences de la moralité publique, de l’ordre public et du bien-être social qui caractérisent généralement une société démocratique. (Art. 41)

Obligations of Private Parties

Uganda
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    1. It is the duty of every citizen of Uganda-
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    b. to respect the rights and freedoms of others;
    … (Art. 17)

Obligations of Private Parties

Congo
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    Every citizen has the duty of respecting the rights and freedoms of the other citizens and of safeguarding the security and the public order.
    … (Art. 51)
  • French
    Tout citoyen a le devoir de respect des droits et libertés des autres citoyens et de sauvegarde de la sécurité et de l’ordre public.
    … (Art. 51)

Obligations of Private Parties

Kenya
  • English
    (1) The Bill of Rights applies to all law and binds all State organs and all persons.
    … (Art. 20)
  • Swahili
    (1) Sheria ya Haki za Binadamu inahusu sheria zote na huvifunga vyombo vyote vya Serikali na watu wote.
    … (Kifungu cha 20)