11 of 2010(o) Public Trust and Good Governance To introduce measures which will guarantee accountability, transparency, personal integrity and financial probity and which by virtue of their effectiveness and visibility will strengthen confidence in public institutions. [Ch0000s14]14. Application of the principles of national policy The principles of national policy contained in this Chapter shall be directory in nature but courts shall be entitled to have regard to them in interpreting and applying any of the provisions of this Constitution or of any law or in determining the validity of decisions of the executive and in the interpretation of the provisions of this Constitution. CHAPTER IV HUMAN RIGHTS [Ch0000s15]15. Protection of human rights and freedoms 11 of 2010(1) The human rights and freedoms enshrined in this Chapter shall be respected and upheld by the executive, legislature, judiciary and all organs of the Government and its agencies and, where applicable to them, by all natural and legal persons in Malawi and shall be enforceable in the manner prescribed in this Chapter. 11 of 2010(2) Any person or group of persons, natural or legal, with sufficient interest in the promotion, protection and enforcement of rights under this Chapter shall be entitled to the assistance of the courts, the Ombudsman, the Human Rights Commission and other organs of the Government to ensure the promotion, protection and enforcement of those rights and the redress of any grievances in respect of those rights. [Ch0000s16]16. The right to life Every person has the right to life and no person shall be arbitrarily deprived of his or her life: Provided that the execution of the death sentence imposed by a competent court on a person in respect of a criminal offence under the laws of Malawi of which he or she has been convicted shall not be regarded as arbitrary deprivation of his or her right to life. [Ch0000s17]17. Genocide Acts of genocide are prohibited and shall be prevented and punished. [Ch0000s18]18. Liberty Every person has the right to personal liberty. [Ch0000s19]19. Human dignity and personal freedoms