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(c) the right to a fair trial; and
(d) the right to an order of habeas corpus.
Part 2––Rights and Fundamental Freedoms
Right to life.
26. (1) Every person has the right to life.
(2) The life of a person begins at conception.
(3) A person shall not be deprived of life intentionally, except to
the extent authorised by this Constitution or other written law.
(4) Abortion is not permitted unless, in the opinion of a trained
health professional, there is need for emergency treatment, or the life
or health of the mother is in danger, or if permitted by any other written
law.
Equality and freedom
from discrimination.
27. (1) Every person is equal before the law and has the right to
equal protection and equal benefit of the law.
(2) Equality includes the full and equal enjoyment of all rights
and fundamental freedoms.
(3) Women and men have the right to equal treatment, including
the right to equal opportunities in political, economic, cultural and
social spheres.
(4) The State shall not discriminate directly or indirectly against
any person on any ground, including race, sex, pregnancy, marital status,
health status, ethnic or social origin, colour, age, disability, religion,
conscience, belief, culture, dress, language or birth.
(5) A person shall not discriminate directly or indirectly against
another person on any of the grounds specified or contemplated in
clause (4).
(6) To give full effect to the realisation of the rights guaranteed
under this Article, the State shall take legislative and other measures,
including affirmative action programmes and policies designed to
redress any disadvantage suffered by individuals or groups because of
past discrimination.
(7) Any measure taken under clause (6) shall adequately provide
for any benefits to be on the basis of genuine need.
(8) In addition to the measures contemplated in clause (6), the