s. Right to personal security/ to be free from violence t. Freedom from arbitrary arrest/torture u. Freedom of movement, including the right to stay on the island of one’s choice and adequate transport services v. Other cify)……… w. Refused x. Don’t Know/Not Applicable 48. 50. Able to name 5 human rights Able to name 4 human rights Able to name 3 human rights Able to name 2 human rights Able to name 1 human right Not able to name any human rights (Don’t know) g. Refused h. Not Applicable 49. [Show Flash Card] Some human rights are listed on the card I have just given to you. I would like you to tell me which you think are the ten most important ones in your life or in your community. a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. j. k. l. m. n. o. p. q. r. s. t. u. v. w. x. Children’s rights Access to good quality of education Access to health services Adequate food Women’s rights to equality A secure family life Right to a safe and clean environment to live in Right to adequate/decent standard of housing Security of property Employment opportunities/Right to a job/work Right to adequate living standard/income Right to fair conditions of work (including fair pay) Freedom of expression Right to justice/a fair trial Freedom of opinion, conscience and religion Freedom of assembly and the right to protest within the law Right to vote/participate in government Freedom of association, including the right to form political parties and trade unions Right to personal security/ to be free from violence Freedom from arbitrary arrest/torture Freedom of movement, including the right to stay on the island of one’s choice and adequate transport services Other (specify)…………………………………...... Refused Don’t Know/Not Applicable A new Constitution came into force for the Maldives in 2008 with a Chapter on Fundamental Rights and Freedoms. How important do you think it is for people to know these rights and freedoms? a. b. c. d. e. How many rights was the respondent able to name? a. b. c. d. e. f. 74 Democratic Reforms 51. Very important Somewhat important Not important Refused Don’t Know/Not Applicable Have you read the Fundamental Rights in Chapter II of the Constitution? a. b. c. d. 52. Yes No Refused Don’t Know/Not Applicable Do you consider every household should be provided with a copy of the Constitution by the Government? a. b. c. d. 53. Yes No Refused Don’t Know/Not Applicable In your opinion, have there been benefits from the democratic reforms brought to the Maldives? a. b. c. d. e. 54. Yes (skip to Q.57) No Partly Refused (skip to Q.57) Don’t Know/Not Applicable (skip to Q.57) In your opinion, what are the reasons democratic reforms have not been successful or only partly successful? [Do not prompt – more than one answer possible] Mistrust among political parties ineffectual Parliament (Majlis) Ineffective politicians Lack of understanding about democracy by the public e. Insufficient resources allocated for democratic strengthening f. Government/executive influence/ interference with Majlis or judiciary g. Corruption h. Other [Specify………….] i. Refused j. Don’t Know/Not Applicable a. b. c. d.