Article 11 Separation of State and Religion 1. State and religion are separate. 2. There shall be no state religion. 3. The state shall not interfere in religious matters and religion shall not interfere in state affairs. Article 12 Conduct and Accountability of Government 1. The conduct of affairs of government shall be transparent. 2. Any public official or an elected representative is accountable for any failure in official duties. 3. In case of loss of confidence, the people may recall an elected representative. The particulars of recall shall be determined by law. CHAPTER THREE FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS Article 13 Scope of Application and Interpretation 1. All Federal and State legislative, executive and judicial organs at all levels shall have the responsibility and duty to respect and enforce the provisions of this Chapter. 2. The fundamental rights and freedoms specified in this Chapter shall be interpreted in a manner conforming to the principles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, International Covenants on Human Rights and International instruments adopted by Ethiopia. PART ONE HUMAN RIGHTS Article 14 Rights to life, the Security of Person and Liberty Every person has the inviolable and inalienable right to life the security of person and liberty. Article 15 Right to Life Every person has the right to life. No person may be deprived of his life except as a punishment for a serious criminal offence determined by law. Article 16 The Right of the Security of Person Every one has the right to protection against bodily harm.