24.
Economic rights. (Article 40(1))
Parliament shall pass laws—
(a)
to provide for the right of persons to work under good, safe and healthy
conditions;
(b)
to ensure equal payment for equal work without discrimination; and
(c)
to ensure that every worker is given rest and reasonable working hours and
periods of holidays with pay, as well as payment for public holidays.
25.
Workers’ Rights. (Article 40(2) and (3))
(1)
Every worker has a right to practise his or her profession, carry on any lawful
business or trade, form or join a trade union and withdraw his or her labour according to law;
(2)
The employer of every woman worker shall provide her protection during
pregnancy and after birth, in accordance with the law.
26.
Right of access to information. (Article 41)
Every citizen has a right of access to information in the possession of the State or any other
organ of the State except where the release of the information is likely to interfere with the
security of the State or the right to the privacy of any other person.
27.
Right to fair treatment in administrative decisions. (Article 42)
A person appearing before any administrative official or body has a right to be treated fairly
and to apply to a court of law in respect of any administrative decision taken against him or
her.
28.
Restriction on fundamental and other human rights and freedoms. (Articles 43
and 44)
(1)
In the enjoyment of the rights and freedoms no persons shall violate the
fundamental or other human rights and freedoms of others or the public interest.
(2)
The right to freedom from torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment,
freedom from slavery, fair hearing and the right to an order requiring a person who has
custody of another to produce the person in a court of law, shall not be interfered with.
29.
Human rights and freedoms additional to other rights. (Article 45)
The rights and duties relating to fundamental and other human rights and freedoms specifically
mentioned in the Constitution shall not be considered as excluding others not specifically
mentioned.
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