constituteproject.org • Right to development of personality PDF generated: 18 Apr 2016, 15:13 Article 2 The Republic proclaims respect for and intangible guarantee of the development of personality. Everyone has the right to the free development of their personality as long as it does not violate the right of others, nor does it infringe the constitutional order. Article 3 • Right to life Everyone has the right to life and physical integrity. These rights cannot be infringed upon. • Prohibition of cruel treatment • Prohibition of torture No one shall be subjected to torture, nor to rape, nor to abuse or cruel, inhuman, degrading or humiliating treatment. Any person, any state agent, any organisation that is guilty of such acts shall be punished in accordance with the texts in force. • Right to counsel • Protection from unjustified restraint • Presumption of innocence in trials No one may be arbitrarily arrested or detained. Every defendant shall be presumed innocent until proven guilty through a trial offering him the necessary guarantees for his defence. The legal delay of detention must be respected. • Protection from ex post facto laws • Principle of no punishment without law No one may be condemned except by virtue of a law that has entered into force before the act committed. Defence rights are exercised freely before all the Courts and Administrations of the Republic. Any person being subjected to a measure that restricts their freedom has the right to be examined and treated by the doctor of their choice. Article 4 • Inalienable rights The freedom of the person is inviolable. • Freedom of movement Freedom of movement, of residence and establishment throughout the entire territory is guaranteed to all within the conditions prescribed by law. Article 5 • General guarantee of equality • Equality regardless of gender • Equality regardless of social status • Equality regardless of political party • Equality regardless of origin • Equality regardless of race • Equality regardless of religion • Equality regardless of gender • Equality regardless of parentage • Equality regardless of origin • Mentions of social class All human beings are equal before the law regardless of race, ethnic origin, geographical origin, sex, religion, political affiliation or social status. The law guarantees equal rights for men and women in all matters. In the Central African Republic, no one can be subject to nor privileged by their place of birth, person or family. No one may be forced into exile nor may they be deported. No one may be forcibly assigned to a residence, other than in conditions prescribed by law. Article 6 • Right to found a family • Right to marry Marriage and family constitute the natural and moral basis of the human community. They are placed under the protection of the State. • Right to found a family The State and other public authorities collectively have the duty to oversee the physical and moral health of the family and to promote it socially through appropriate institutions. The protection of women and children against violence and insecurity, exploitation and moral, intellectual and physical neglect is a duty for the State and other public Central African Republic 2013 Page 4