[Ch0000s40]40. Political rights 11 of 2010(1) Subject to this Constitution, every person shall have the right— (a) to form, to join, to participate in the activities of, and to recruit members for, a political (b) to campaign for a political party or cause; party; (c) to participate in peaceful political activity intended to influence the composition and policies of the Government; and (d) freely to make political choices. (2) The State shall, provide funds so as to ensure that, during the life of any Parliament, any political party which has secured more than one-tenth of the national vote in elections to that Parliament has sufficient funds to continue to represent its constituency. 11 of 2010(3) Save as otherwise provided in this Constitution, every person shall have the right to vote, to do so in secret and to stand for election for any elective office. [Ch0000s41]41. Access to justice and legal remedies (1) Every person shall have a right to recognition as a person before the law. 11 of 2010(2) Every person shall have the right of access to any court of law or any other tribunal with jurisdiction for final settlement of legal issues. 11 of 2010(3) Every person shall have the right to an effective remedy by a court of law or tribunal for acts violating the rights and freedoms granted to him or her by this Constitution or any other law. [Ch0000s42]42. Arrest, detention and fair trial 11 of 2010(1) Every person who is detained, including every sentenced prisoner, shall have the right— (a) to be informed of the reason for his or her detention promptly, and in a language which he or she understands; 11 of 2010(b) to be held under conditions consistent with human dignity, which shall include at least the provision of reading and writing materials, adequate nutrition and medical treatment at the expense of the State; (c) to consult confidentially with a legal practitioner of his or her choice, to be informed of this right promptly and, where the interests of justice so require, to be provided with the services of a legal practitioner by the State;