The Bill of Rights 2007

 

1. Preamble

2. Self-ownership

Each individual owns themself and the product of their labour. No unreasonable seizures of property are permitted without just compensation.

3. Freedom of speech and of the media

No law or regulation is permitted that restricts the right to freedom of speech or limits the freedom of the media.

4. Freedom of association and of assembly

No law or regulation is permitted that restricts the right of the people to free association or restricts the right to peaceful assembly and protest.

5. Freedom of religion

No law or regulation is permitted that restricts the freedom of religious belief and practice.

6. Right to a fair trial

Assumption of innocence
Jury
Confront accusers
Challenge evidence
Right of appeal
Legal counsel
Double jeopardy
Due process 

7. Imprisonment and Habeus Corpus

The Habeus Corpus Acts shall be considered to form a part of this bill. 

8. Searches

Except in an emergency, no officer of the state may enter private property or otherwise intrude upon an individual's privacy without their permission or a warrant authorised by a judge on the presentation of persuasive sworn evidence. 

9. The right to self-defence

No law is permitted which infringes the right to self-defence. 

10. Retrospective legislation

No law is permitted which has retrospective effect.

11. Freedom of information

Except for such restrictions as are necessary for security or privacy purposes, all information created or held by the government will be freely available to the people. 

12. Other rights not specifically enumerated

All rights not specifically enumerated shall be considered as forming part of this bill. 

13. Bill of Rights 1689

Nothing in this Bill should be construed as amending or repealing any part of the Bill of Rights 1689. 

 

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