Constitution_Of_Botswana.TXT THE LAWS OF BOTSWANA PRINCIPAL LEGISLATION [Chap0000]CONSTITUTION OF BOTSWANA ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS CHAPTER I The Republic 1. Declaration of Republic 2. Public Seal CHAPTER II Protection of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms of the Individual 3. Fundamental rights and freedoms of the individual 4. Protection of right to life 5. Protection of right to personal liberty 6. Protection from slavery and forced labour 7. Protection from inhuman treatment 8. Protection from deprivation of property 9. Protection for privacy of home and other property 10. Provisions to secure protection of law 11. Protection of freedom of conscience 12. Protection of freedom of expression 13. Protection of freedom of assembly and association 14. Protection of freedom of movement 15. Protection from discrimination on the grounds of race, etc. 16. Derogation from fundamental rights and freedoms 17. Declarations relating to emergencies 18. Enforcement of protective provisions 19. Interpretation and savings CHAPTER III Citizenship 20 to 29. ...... CHAPTER IV The Executive PART I The President and the Vice-President 30. Office of President 31. First President 32. Election of President after dissolution of Parliament 33. Qualification for election as President 34. Tenure of office of President 35. Vacancy in office of President 36. Discharge of functions of President during absence, illness, etc. 37. Oath of President 38. Returning officer at elections of President 39. Vice-President 40. Salary and allowances of President 41. Protection of President in respect of legal proceedings PART II The Cabinet 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. Ministers and Assistant Ministers Tenure of office of Ministers and Assistant Ministers Cabinet Oaths to be taken by Ministers and Assistant Ministers Secretary to the Cabinet PART III Executive Functions 47. Functions of President 48. Command of armed forces 49. Functions of Vice-President 50. Functions of Cabinet Ministers and Assistant Ministers Page 1