The InternationalCovenant on Civil and Political Rights: A Study on Bangladesh Compliance derogation from certain fundamental rights, such as, the provisions relating to torture, slavery, right to life, freedom of thought and religion, retroactive punishment, and recognition as a person before the law. In contrast, part IXA dealing with emergency provisions was added to the Constitution by the Second Amendment Act of 1973. Article 141A details the procedure to be followed before a proclamation of emergency can be declared. Article 141B provides for the suspension of fundamental rights, so that the freedom of movement, assembly, association, expression, the right to lawful occupation and enjoyment of religion may be disregarded by that State in passing a law or taking executive action during such an emergency period. 71 6. State Practice: Deviations from the International and National Standards While there remain gaps in the international and national standards apropos civil and political rights, the actual state practices often fall much below both the standards. The following is a snapshot of such deviations, illustrated by recent cases of national and international concern. Right to Life: Like the ICCPR, the Constitution of Bangladesh also guarantees the right to life and the due process of law apropos the arrest and trial of any individual. However, law 57