Constitution of the Kingdom of Swaziland, 2005 57. 58. 59. eSwatini Law enforcement objectives (1) Law enforcement officials shall at all times fulfil the duty imposed upon them by the law by serving the community and by protecting all persons against illegal acts, consistent with the high degree of responsibility required by their profession. (2) In the performance of their duty, law enforcement officials shall respect and protect human dignity and maintain and uphold the human rights of all persons. (3) Law enforcement officials may not inflict, instigate or tolerate any act of torture or other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, nor may any law enforcement official invoke superior orders or exceptional circumstances as a justification of torture or other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment. (4) Law enforcement officials shall not commit any act of corruption. They shall also rigorously oppose and combat all those acts. Political objectives (1) Swaziland shall be a democratic country dedicated to principles which empower and encourage the active participation of all citizens at all levels in their own governance. (2) In the conduct of public affairs the State shall be guided by the principle of decentralisation and devolution of Goverrnmental functions and powers to the people at appropriate levels where the people can best manage and direct their own affairs. (3) The State shall cultivate among all the people of Swaziland through various measures including civic education respect for fundamental human rights and freedoms and the dignity of the human person. (4) All associations aspiring to manage and direct public affairs shall conform to democratic principles in their internal organisations and practice. (5) All lawful measures shall be taken to expose, combat and eradicate corruption and abuse or misuse of power by those holding political and other public offices. (6) The State shall promote, among the people of Swaziland, the culture of political tolerance and all organs of State and people of Swaziland shall work towards the promotion of national unity, peace and stability. (7) The State shall provide a peaceful, secure and stable political environment which is necessary for economic development. Economic objectives (1) The State shall take all necessary action to ensure that the national economy is managed in such a manner as to maximise the rate of economic development and to secure the maximum welfare, freedom and happiness of every person in Swaziland and to provide adequate means of livelihood and suitable employment and public assistance to the needy. (2) The State shall, in particular, take all necessary steps to establish a sound and healthy economy whose underlying principles shall include— (a) the guarantee of a fair and realistic remuneration for production and productivity in order to encourage continued production and higher productivity; (b) affording ample opportunity for individual initiative and creativity in economic activities and fostering an enabling environment for a pronounced role of the private sector in the economy; By Laws.Africa and contributors. Licensed under CC-BY. Share widely and freely. 24