25 concerning the necessity or expediency of continuing that restriction to the authority by whom it was ordered and, unless it is otherwise provided by law, that authority shall be obliged to act in accordance with any such recommendations. (6) Nothing contained in or done under the authority of any provision of Swazi law and custom shall be held to be inconsistent with or in contravention of this section to the extent that that provision authorises the imposition of restrictions upon the freedom of any person to reside in any part of Swaziland. Rights and protection of the family 27. (1) Men and women of marriageable age have a right to marry and found a family. (2) Marriage shall be entered into only with the free and full consent of the intending spouses. (3) The family is the natural and fundamental unit of society and is entitled to protection by the State. (4) Motherhood and childhood are entitled to special care and assistance by society and the State. (5) Society and the State have the duty to preserve and sustain the harmonious development, cohesion and respect for the family and family values. (6) Subject to the availability of resources, the Government shall provide facilities and opportunities necessary to enhance the welfare of the needy and the elderly. Rights and freedoms of women 28. (1) Women have the right to equal treatment with men and that right shall include equal opportunities in political, economic and social activities. (2) Subject to the availability of resources, the Government shall provide facilities and opportunities necessary to enhance the welfare of women to enable them to realise their full potential and advancement. (3) A woman shall not be compelled to undergo or uphold any custom to which she is in conscience opposed. Rights of the child 29. (1) A child has the right to be protected from engaging in work that constitutes a threat to the health, education or development of that child. (2) A child shall not be subjected to abuse or torture or other cruel inhuman and degrading treatment or punishment subject to lawful and moderate chastisement for purposes of correction. (3) The child has the right to be properly cared for and brought up by parents or other lawful authority in place of parents. (4) Children whether born in or out of wedlock shall enjoy the same protection and rights. (5) Children have the duty to respect their parents at all times and to maintain those parents in case of need. 25