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(2) Every citizen has the right to free, fair and regular elections for any elective
institution or office established under this Constitution.
(3) Every citizen who has reached the age of 18 years has the right—
(a) to be registered as a voter;
(b) to vote by secret ballot in any election or referendum under this Constitution;
(c) to be a candidate for public office, or office within a political party of which
the citizen is a member, subject to satisfying any qualifications for such an
office; and
(d) if elected, to hold office.
(4) A law may limit, or may authorise the limitation of, the rights mentioned in this
section—
(a) for the purpose of regulating the registration of voters, and prescribing
persons who do not have or have ceased to have the right to be registered
as a voter;
(b) for the purpose of regulating the registration of political parties and
prescribing persons who do not have the rights prescribed under subsection
(1) and subsection (3)(c) and (d);
(c) for the purpose of regulating persons who are not eligible to contest for
a place in Parliament or in a public office, or an office within a political
party; or
(d) for the purpose of imposing restrictions on the holders of public offices (as
defined in any such law) from the rights set out in this section.
Right to privacy
to—
24.—(1) Every person has the right to personal privacy, which includes the right
(a) confidentiality of their personal information;
(b) confidentiality of their communications; and
(c) respect for their private and family life.
(2) To the extent that it is necessary, a law may limit, or may authorise the limitation
of, the rights set out in subsection (1).
Access to information
25.—(1) Every person has the right of access to—
(a) information held by any public office; and