14. Rights of the family. (Article 31) (1) A man and woman are entitled to marry if they are each of the age of eighteen years and above and are entitled— (a) to start a family; (b) to equal rights at and in marriage, during and after marriage. (2) Marriage between persons of the same sex is prohibited (not allowed). (3) Marriage is to be entered into freely by the man and woman intending to marry. (4) It is the right and duty of parents to care for and bring up their children and they may not be separated from them except where the law so allows. (5) Parliament shall make laws for the protection of the rights of widows and widowers to inherit property of their deceased spouses and to enjoy parental rights over their children. 15. Special provisions for disadvantaged groups. (Article 32) (1) The State must take positive steps in favour of the groups disadvantaged on the basis of their sex, age, disability or for any other reason created by history, tradition or custom, so as to correct the imbalances against those groups. (2) Laws, cultures, customs and traditions which are against the dignity or interests of women or other disadvantaged groups are prohibited. (3) 16. Parliament shall make a law to establish the Equal Opportunities Commission. Rights of women. (Article 33) (1) Women shall be given full and equal dignity of the person, and equal opportunities in political, economic and social activities with men. (2) The State shall provide for the facilities and opportunities necessary to improve or realise women’s full potential and advancement. (3) The State shall protect the rights of women, taking into account their unique status and natural maternal functions in society. 17. Rights of children. (Article 34) (1) Children have the right to know and be cared for by their parents or those entitled by law to bring them up. (2) A child has a right to— 10