constituteproject.org PDF generated: 04 Jan 2016, 20:27 No one may be submitted to preventative measures, except in the cases specified by the law. Article 15 • Freedom of expression Each has the right to express and to disseminate freely their opinions by word, pen, and image. These rights may be limited by prescriptions in the law and in respect for the honor of others. • Freedom of association • Right to join trade unions All the citizens have the right to constitute associations and trade unions freely, under reserve of conforming to the formalities ordered in the laws and regulations. • Right to work • Right to strike The right to strike is recognized. It is exercised within the framework of the laws which govern it. It may in no case infringe the freedom to work. • Prohibition of cruel treatment • Prohibition of torture Article 16 No one may be submitted to torture, or to inhuman, cruel, degrading or humiliating actions or treatment. Any individual, any agent of the State, or any public authority rendered culpable of such acts, either on their own initiative, or on instruction, shall be punished in accordance with the law. Article 17 The defense of the Nation and of the integrity of the Republic is a sacred duty for every Djiboutian citizen. Article 18 Any foreigner who is found regularly on the national territory enjoys, for his person and for his assets, the protection of the law. Article 19 The State protects the legitimate rights and interests of the Djiboutian citizens abroad. Article 20 The authority of the State is exercised by: • the President of the Republic and his Government, • the National Assembly, • the judicial power. TITLE III: OF THE EXECUTIVE POWER • Name/structure of executive(s) • Head of government powers Article 21 The executive power is assured by the President of the Republic who is also Head of the Government. Djibouti 1992 (rev. 2010) Page 6