Content of the
declaration
254. The declaration of a state of emergency shall specify the
Limitations of the
declaration
255.
reasons for the declaration of an emergency, and
include measures to deal with the emergency, which
may include the temporary suspension of the operation
of laws and infringement of certain fundamental rights
and freedoms guaranteed by this Constitution in
Chapter 2.
(a) Measures adopted in an emergency shall not
contravene this Article.
(b) Measures adopted in an emergency shall not
restrict the following rights and freedoms
contained in the following Articles of this
Constitution:
1.
Article 21 (right to life);
2.
Article 25 (no slavery or forced labour);
3.
Article 27 (freedom of expression);
4. Article 28 (freedom of the media);
5. Article 42 (fair and transparent hearings);
6. Article 48 (b) (rights on arrest or
detention);
7. Article 51 (rights of the accused);
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