1. Everyone shall have the right to apply for a writ of habeas corpus against the
misuse of power in the form of illegal imprisonment or detention, to be
lodged with the appropriate court.
2. Application for a writ of habeas corpus may be made by the individual
concerned or any individual exercising their political rights.
3. The process of habeas corpus shall be regulated by law.
Article 69
(Habeas data)
1. Everyone shall have to right to apply for a writ of habeas data to ensure that
they are informed of any information about them contained in files, archives
and computerised records, and that they are informed of the purpose for
which this is destined and, in addition, shall have the right to demand that
these are corrected or updated, under the terms of the law and whilst
safeguarding state and legal secrecy.
2. The recording and processing of data referring to political, philosophical or
ideological beliefs, religious faith, political party or trade union membership
or the ethnic origins of citizens for discriminatory purposes shall be
prohibited.
3. Access to the personal data of third parties and the transfer of personal data
from one file to another within different departments or institutions shall also
be prohibited, except in the cases established in law or legal rulings.
4. The provisions contained in the previous article shall, with the necessary
adaptations, apply to habeas data.
Article 70
(Extradition and deportation)
1. The deportation or extradition of Angolan citizens from national territory
shall not be permitted.
2. The extradition of foreign citizens for political motives, for charges
punishable by the death penalty or in cases where it is justifiably recognised
that extradition may lead to the torture, inhumane or cruel treatment of the
individual concerned or will result in irreversible damage to their physical
integrity under the law of the state applying for extradition, shall not be
permitted.
3. In accordance with the law, the Angolan courts shall know the charges made
against citizens whose extradition is not permitted, in accordance with the
provisions contained in the previous points in this Article.
4. The expulsion from national territory of foreign citizens or stateless persons
with authorisation to reside in the country or those who have requested
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