Duties of the citizen. 13. Every citizen shall— a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. j. Fundamental principles not justicable. abide by this Constitution, respect its ideals and its institutions, the National Flag, the National Anthem and authorities and offices established or constituted under this Constitution or any other law; cultivate a sense of nationalism and patriotism so that loyalty to the State shall override sectional, ethnic tribal or other loyalties; protect and preserve public property and prevent the misappropriation and squandering of funds belonging to the Government, local authorities or public corporations; help enhance the power, prestige and good name of the State and to defend the State and render national service as may be required; respect the dignity and religion of other individuals, and the rights and interests of others; make positive and useful contributions to the advancement, progress, and well-being of the community, wherever he resides; work conscientiously in a lawful and chosen occupation and abstain from any activity detrimental to the general welfare of others; ensure the proper control and upbringing of his children and wards; participate in and defend all democratic processes and practices; and render assistance to appropriate and lawful agencies in the maintenance of law and order. 14. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 4, the provisions contained in this Chapter shall not confer legal rights and shall not be enforceable in any court of law, but the principles contained therein shall nevertheless be fundamental in the governance of the State, and it shall be the duty of Parliament to apply these principles in making laws. CHAPTER III – THE RECOGNITION AND PROTECTION OF FUNDAMENTAL HUMAN RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS OF THE INDIVIDUAL Fundamental human rights and freedoms of the individual. 15. Whereas every person in Sierra Leone is entitled to the fundamental human rights and freedoms of the individual, that is to say, has the right, whatever his race, tribe, place of origin, political opinion, colour, creed or sex, but subject to respect for the rights and freedoms of others and for the public interest, to each and all of the following— a. b. c. d. life, liberty, security of person, the enjoyment of property, and the protection of law; freedom of conscience, of expression and of assembly and association; respect for private and family life, and protection from deprivation of property without compensation; the subsequent provisions of this Chapter shall have effect for the purpose of affording protection to the aforesaid rights and freedoms, subject to such limitations of that protection as are contained in those provisions, being limitations designed to ensure that the enjoyment of the said rights and freedoms by any individual does not prejudice the rights and freedoms of others, or the public interest. Protection of right to life. 16. (1) No person shall be deprived of his life intentionally except in execution of the sentence of a court in respect of a criminal offence under the laws of Sierra Leone, of which he has been convicted. (2) Without prejudice to any liability for a contravention of any other law with respect to the use of force in such cases as are hereinafter mentioned, a person shall not be regarded as having been deprived of his life in contravention of this section if he dies as a result of the use of force to such extent as is reasonably justifiable in the circumstances of the case, that is to say— a. b. c. for the defence of any person from unlawful violence or for the defence of property; or in order to effect a lawful arrest or to prevent the escape of a person lawfully detained; or for the purpose of suppressing a riot, insurrection or mutiny; or 10