Article III: Human Rights
Taking inspiration from the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and Germany's Basic Law, this article aims to safeguard human dignity and fundamental rights for all citizens.
Section 1: Right to Life and Dignity
1.1 Every citizen has the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
1.2 The government shall take appropriate measures to ensure the dignity of all citizens is upheld.
Section 2: Equality Before the Law
2.1 All citizens are equal before the law and are entitled to equal protection under the law, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation.
2.2 Discrimination in any form is prohibited and shall be punishable by law.
Section 3: Freedom of Speech and Expression
3.1 Every citizen has the right to freedom of speech and expression, including the freedom to hold opinions without interference.
3.2 Any restrictions on these freedoms must be clearly defined by law and only for the purposes of national security, public safety, or the protection of the rights of others.
Section 4: Right to Privacy
4.1 Every citizen has the right to privacy, including the confidentiality of correspondence and protection against unlawful surveillance.
4.2 Any infringement on this right must be in accordance with the law and deemed necessary in a democratic society.
Section 5: Right to a Fair Trial
5.1 Every citizen has the right to a fair and public hearing within a reasonable time by an independent and impartial tribunal.
5.2 No citizen shall be subjected to arbitrary arrest or detention without a legal basis.
Section 6: Prohibition of Torture and Inhuman Treatment
6.1 Torture, and cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment, is prohibited.
6.2 No citizen shall be subjected to medical or scientific experimentation without their informed consent.
Section 7: Right to Work and Education
7.1 Every citizen has the right to work and to free choice of employment.
7.2 Every citizen has the right to education, and access to vocational and continuing training.
Section 8: Civil and Political Rights
8.1 Every citizen has the right to participate in the cultural, social, and political life of the nation.
8.2 The government shall take appropriate measures to facilitate citizen participation in decision-making processes.
Section 9: Prohibition of Violence
9.1 Violence in any form, whether physical or psychological, against any citizen or group of citizens, is strictly prohibited and shall be punishable by law.
9.2 The government shall take appropriate measures to prevent violence and provide aid and rehabilitation to victims of violence.
Section 10: Prohibition of Hate Speech
10.1 Hate speech, defined as public speech that discriminates, stereotypes, harasses, or promotes violence against individuals or groups based on attributes such as race, religion, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, or gender, is prohibited.
10.2 Any restrictions on freedom of speech for the purposes of prohibiting hate speech must be clearly defined by law and deemed necessary for the protection of the rights and freedoms of others, public order, or national security.