asylum shall only be determined by a judicial ruling, except when an
authorisation has been revoked, under the terms of the law.
5. The law shall regulate the requirements and conditions for the extradition
and expulsion of foreigners.
Article 71
(Right of asylum)
1. All foreign or expatriate citizens shall be guaranteed the right to asylum in
the event of persecution for political reasons, namely those involving serious
threat or persecution as a result of their work for democracy, national
independence, peace amongst different peoples, liberty and human rights, in
accordance with the laws in force and international instruments.
2. The law shall define the status of political refugees.
Article 72
(Right to a fair and appropriate trial)
It shall be recognised that every citizen has the right to a fair and swift trial in
accordance with the law.
Article 73
(Right to submit petitions, accusations, claims and complaints)
Everyone shall have the right to individually or collectively submit petitions,
accusations, claims or complaints to sovereign bodies or any other authorities in
defence of their rights, the Constitution, the laws or the general interest, and shall
also have the right to be informed of the result of their consideration within a
reasonable period of time.
Article 74
(Right to popular action)
Every citizen, either individually or through associations representing specific
interests, shall have the right to take legal action in the cases and under the terms
established by law, with the aim of annulling acts which are harmful to public
health, the public, historic and cultural heritage, the environment, quality of life,
consumer rights, the legality of administrative acts and any other collective interests.
Article 75
(Liability of the state and other public corporate bodies)
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