CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF MOZAMBIQUE
Article 252
Hierarchy
1. In the exercise of their functions, officers and other agents of the State shall
owe obedience to their hierarchical superiors in terms of the law.
2. The duty of obedience shall cease whenever to discharge it would involve the
commission of a crime.
Article 253
Rights and Guarantees of Citizens
1. Citizens shall have the right to receive information from the competent Public
Administration services, whenever they request it, on the progress of processes
in which they have a direct interest, in terms of the law.
2. Interested parties shall be notified of administrative acts within the terms and
the time limits established by law, and reasons for these acts shall be given
whenever they affect the rights or interests of legally entitled citizens.
3. Interested citizens shall be guaranteed the right to judicial appeal against the
illegality of administrative acts that endanger their rights.
CHAPTER II
POLICE
Article 254
Definition
1. The function of the Police, in collaboration with other State institutions, shall be
to guarantee law and order, to safeguard the security of persons and property, to
keep public peace and to ensure respect for the democratic rule of law and the
strict observance of the fundamental rights and freedoms of citizens.
2. The Police shall not adhere to any particular party.
3. In the exercise of its functions, the Police shall owe obedience to the law and
shall serve citizens and public and private institutions with impartiality and
independence.
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