PART TWO
BILL OF RIGHTS
Nature of the Bill of Rights
9.
(1)
The Bill of Rights is a covenant among the people of South Sudan and between
them and their government at every level and a commitment to respect and
promote human rights and fundamental freedoms enshrined in this Constitution; it
is the cornerstone of social justice, equality and democracy.
(2)
The rights and freedoms of individuals and groups enshrined in this Bill shall be
respected, upheld and promoted by all organs and agencies of Government and by
all persons.
(3)
All rights and freedoms enshrined in international human rights treaties,
covenants and instruments ratified or acceded to by the Republic of South Sudan
shall be an integral part of this Bill.
(4)
This Bill of Rights shall be upheld by the Supreme Court and other competent
courts and monitored by the Human Rights Commission.
Sanctity of Rights and Freedoms
10.
Subject to Article 189 herein, no derogation from the rights and freedoms enshrined in
this Bill shall be made. The Bill of Rights shall be upheld, protected and applied by the
Supreme Court and other competent courts; the Human Rights Commission shall monitor
its application in accordance with this Constitution and the law.
Life and Human Dignity
11.
Every person has the inherent right to life, dignity and the integrity of his or her person
which shall be protected by law; no one shall be arbitrarily deprived of his or her life.
Personal Liberty
12.
Every person has the right to liberty and security of person; no person shall be subjected
to arrest, detention, deprivation or restriction of his or her liberty except for specified
reasons and in accordance with procedures prescribed by law.
Freedom from Slavery, Servitude and Forced Labour
13.
(1)
Slavery and slave trade in all form are prohibited. No person shall be held in
slavery or servitude.
(2)
No person shall be required to perform forced or compulsory labour except as a
penalty upon conviction by a competent court of law.
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