The Bill of Rights

The bill of Rights          

    

Violated one can use them in court to protect themselves .These laws are not biased  and do not just apply on certain people ,they must be followed by all  branches of government and all government bodies .This section describes each of these rights

All bills of rights are included   in the constitution to make the law, if some of these rights are

Section 9 states the right to equality, everyone is equal before the and has the right to equal protection and benefit of the law .The law cannot discriminate against anyone .a very good example discrimination where by the law favours whites than black people and gender inequality, where a male is seen superior that a female .Everyone should be treated equally despite race or gender. Section 10 gives the Right to Human Dignity where everyone has the right to have their dignity respected and protected.

Section 11 states that everyone has the right to life .This is the main reason why South African  courts cannot issue death penalty ,as it is illegal and violates the right to life .Section 12 states the right to freedom and security of people . People should be free from all kinds of violence whether in public or privately

Section  13 states that people may never be subjected to slavery and forced labour .Section 14 states the right to  privacy ,for example if an individual does not want their home searched without a search warrant ,it is illegal to go against that person or search in their absence .

Section 15 states the right to freedom of religion, belief and opinion. Everyone has the right to practise their religion of choice and no one should be force.  Section 16 states the right to freedom of speech and expression .Speaking out your mind is allowed whether on social media or in person   however this right has some limitations for example encouraging people to use violence or hate speech is not lawful and not protected by law.

Section 18 states the freedom of association, everyone has the right to associate with whoever they want, for example workers joining together and meeting in trade union.

Section 19 states the political rights. Everyone has the right and free to make political choices, such as to joining a political party and encourage individuals to join. Adult 18+ who is South African citizen has the right to free and free elections.

Section 20 states the right to citizenship; citizenship is protected by the law and cannot be taken away from an individual.

Section 21 freedom of movement and residence states that everyone has the right to move and live anywhere in South Africa whenever they want.

Section 22 states that every citizen has a right to choose their occupation, trade and profession freely. The must be no restraint of trade but the law ca regulate how people should practise trade,

Section 28 children’s right, a child is anyone who is under the age of 18. Every child c has the right to name and nationality since birth, to basic health care, social services, enough food and shelter. Not to be used in wars.

Section 29 states that everyone has the right basic education including adult basic education. Has a right to further education which government must make it available and accessible.

Reference

• The National Congress 'freedom charter' online available at

http://www.anc.org.za/show.php?id=72

• https://www.gov.za

  Case study 9

Dear blogger

Your uncle has been unfairly treated and his right to life has been violated. In 1995 the constitutional court of South Africa found the death penalty unconstitutional.  The right to life states that one should not be treated or punished in a cruel, inhuman or degrading way. The state should not execute criminals even if they have committed murder. The constitutional court said that death penalty is against a individuals right to life and there for death penalty is illegal.

Yours sincerely

Siziphiwe