Bill Of Rights

Question 0

Human Dignity

Answer 0

Right: You have dignity and self-respect no one can take away

Responsibility: Treat others with respect. Protect their dignity

Question 1

Equality

Answer 1

Right: All people treated equally. Cannot be discriminated against.

Responsibility: Treat others fairly. Don’t discriminate

Question 2

Life

Answer 2

Right: No one can kill you. Have right to live to full.

Responsibility: Respect, defend and protect others right to life

Question 3

Freedom of Security of the person

Answer 3

Right: Cannot be be arrested and held without charge or trial. No torture. Full control over body. May not do without own permission.

Responsibility: Obey the law. Respect others. Never bully. Solve conflicts peacefully.

Question 4

Slavery, servitude and forced labour

Answer 4

Right: Not allowed. No one can force you to work without pay.

Responsibility: Never enslave someone.

Question 5

Privacy

Answer 5

Right: Cannot be searched without warrant. Cannot read personal data without permission

Responsibility: Do nothing that will get state involved in personal data.

Question 6

Freedom of religion, belief an opinion

Answer 6

Right: Have own opinions and religions. Other must respect.

Responsibility: Respect others religions and beliefs

Question 7

Freedom of expression

Answer 7

Anyone can say anything as long as it doesn’t violate other rights

Responsibility: Do not spread lies. Opinions should not harm.

Question 8

Assembly demonstration, picket and petition

Answer 8

Right: Can demonstrate, picket or present petition. Must be peaceful.

Responsibility: Hold orderly peaceful demonstrations

Question 9

Freedom of association

Answer 9

Right: You can mix with others regardless of circumstances.

Responsibility: Do not get involved in clubs based on criminal or discriminating behavior

Question 10

Political rights

Answer 10

Right: Can join political party. Can vote in elections in secret.

Responsibility: Vote in every election

Question 11

Citizenship

Answer 11

Right: Cannot be taken away.

Responsibility: Be responsible. Obey laws.

Question 12

Freedom of movement and residence

Answer 12

Right: Live wherever you want. Leave and enter country at anytime.

Responsibility: Keep your passport updated

Question 13

Freedom of trade, occupation and profession

Answer 13

Right: can do any work you want. Must have skills/qualifications

Responsibility: Get fully trained and follow rules

Question 14

Labour relations

Answer 14

Right: have right to be treated fairly at work. Allowed to join union and strike.

Responsibility: Follow rules of strike action

Question 15

Environment

Answer 15

Right: Have healthy environment. State must protect it.

Responsibility: Look after environment. Promote sustainable development. Do not litter or waste water/electricity.

Question 16

Property

Answer 16

Right: Property taken under certain conditions. Land reform allowed. Everyone has land

Responsibility: care for property and pay rates and taxes. Respect others’ properties.

Question 17

Housing

Answer 17

Right: everyone has access to housing.

Responsibility: Only evict with warning in advance

Question 18

Health care, food, water and social security

Answer 18

Right: Have access to basic health care services

Responsibility: Save water. Plant food. Be responsible

Question 19

Children

Answer 19

Right: 
Family care
Food, shelter and health care
Not abused
Not detained
Given lawyer
Not used in war
No forced work or labour

Responsibility: Act responsible. Avoid risky situations

Question 20

Education

Answer 20

Right: Cannot be stopped, even if can’t pay.

Responsibility: Work hard at school. Follow rules and respect others

Question 21

Language and culture

Answer 21

Right: Use language of choice and follow any culture

Responsibility: Respect others’ cultures

Question 22

Cultural, religious and linguistic communities

Answer 22

Right: Communities can practice own culture, religion. Own schools

Responsibility: Respect others’ cultures

Question 23

Access to information

Answer 23

Right: Everyone has right to government information

Responsibility: Use information responsibly

Question 24

Administrative action

Answer 24

Right: government actions must be reasonable and fair

Responsibility: Follow the law. Know your rights

Question 25

Access to courts

Answer 25

Right: Can ask court to make a decision.

Responsibility: Avoid petty arguments in court.

Question 26

Arrested, detained and accused persons

Answer 26

Rights: every person has rights

Responsibility: Avoid breaking the law