protection as are contained in those provisions, being
limitations designed to ensure that the enjoyment of
the said rights and freedoms by any person does not
prejudice the rights and freedoms of others or the
public interest.
(2) For the avoidance of doubt and without prejudice to
any other provision of this Constitution it is hereby
declared that the provisions of this Chapter shall,
except where the context otherwise requires, apply as
well in relation to things done or omitted to be done
by persons acting in a private capacity (whether by
virtue of any written law or otherwise) as in relation
to things done or omitted to be done by or on behalf of
the Government of Lesotho or by any person acting in
the performance of the functions of any public office
or any public authority.
5. Right to life
(1) Every human being has an inherent right to life. No
one shall be arbitrarily deprived of his life.
(2)
Without
prejudice
to
any
liability
for
a
contravention of any other law with respect to the use
of force in such cases as are hereinafter mentioned, a
person shall not be regarded as having been deprived of
his life in contravention of this section if he dies as
the result of the use of force to such extent as is
necessary in the circumstances of the case—
(a) for the defence of any person from violence or for
the defence of property;
(b) in order to effect a lawful arrest or to prevent
the escape of a person lawfully detained;
(c) for the purpose of suppressing a riot, insurrection
or mutiny; or