The Constitution and Fundamental Rights Charter recognise a range of rights and protections within the Hokorian legal system. These rights apply to legal persons and operate according to law.

Equality before the law

Every legal person is equal before the law.

This means:

• Laws apply equally to everyone
• No person may be discriminated against except where the law allows different treatment

Different treatment may be permitted where it is justified by public interest or administrative necessity.

Human dignity and personal integrity

Every person is recognised as having dignity and personal integrity.

No person may be subjected to treatment that completely negates human dignity unless authorised by law.

Right to life

Every legal person has the right to life.

A person may only be deprived of life where authorised by law.

Liberty and security of person

People have the right to liberty and security.

A person may only be detained, restricted or supervised where this is authorised by law.

Freedom of movement

People may move freely within the Hokorian State where permitted by law.

Movement into, out of or within the State may be restricted where authorised by law.

Privacy

People have the right to respect for their private life, home and communications.

Interference with privacy may occur only where authorised by law.

Expression and assembly

People may hold and express opinions.

People may also assemble or associate with others where permitted by law.

These rights may be limited where necessary for reasons such as security, public order or the dignity of the State.

Belief and conscience

People may hold beliefs and convictions.

The expression or practice of those beliefs may be regulated where authorised by law.

Access to information

People may access information and communications where permitted by law.

Access to information held by the State may be restricted for reasons such as security or public order.

Property

People may own property where recognised by law.

Property rights may be regulated, restricted or taken where authorised by law.

Work and commercial activity

People may engage in work or commercial activity where permitted by law.

These activities may be regulated or restricted in the public interest.

Healthcare, education and basic needs

People may access healthcare, education and basic necessities where these services are provided by law.

The availability and prioritisation of these services are determined by law.

Legal protections

The Charter provides certain protections within the legal system.

These include:

• A person may only be punished in accordance with law
• A person cannot be punished for conduct that was not unlawful at the time it occurred
• Access to courts or justice mechanisms where recognised by law

Limits on rights

Rights under the Charter may be limited by law where necessary for purposes such as security, public order, administration of justice or the continuity of the State.

Any limitation must not exceed what is reasonably necessary.