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Political Rights and Association
- English
1. All persons shall be eligible to vote in any general election, by-election, presidential election, local government election or referendum, subject only to this section.
2. Subject to subsection (3), a person shall be qualified to be registered as a voter in a constituency if, and shall not be so qualified unless, at the date of the application for registration that person—
a. is a citizen of Malawi or, if not a citizen, has been ordinarily resident in Malawi for seven years;
b. has attained the age of eighteen years or provides proof that on or before the polling day he or she shall have attained the age of eighteen years; and
c. is ordinarily resident in that constituency or was born there or is employed or carries on business there.
… (Sec. 77)
Political Rights and Association
- English…
2. No one shall be discriminated against in political, social or economic life for any reason whatsoever. (Art. 32) - Polish…
2. Nikt nie może być dyskryminowany w życiu politycznym, społecznym lub gospodarczym z jakiejkolwiek przyczyny. (Art. 32)