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Rights that you are entitled to under the Constitution of Jamaica :
The right to life, liberty, and security of person except in the execution of the sentence of a court in respect of a criminal offense of which the person has been convicted
The right to freedom of thought, conscience, belief, and observance of political doctrines
The right to freedom of expression
The right to seek, receive, distribute, or disseminate information, opinions, and ideas through any media
The right to peaceful assembly and association
The right to freedom of movement, that is to say, the right (i) of every citizen of Jamaica to enter Jamaica; and (ii) of every person lawfully in Jamaica, to move around freely throughout Jamaica, to reside in any part of Jamaica and to leave Jamaica
The right to equality before the law
The right to equitable and human treatment by any public authority in the exercise of any function
The right to freedom from discrimination on the grounds of (i) being male or female (ii) race, place of origin, class, colour, religion, political opinions
The right to everyone to (i) protection from search of the person and property (ii) respect for protection of private and family life, and privacy of the home; and (iii) protection of other property and of communication;
The right of every child to be protected by virtue of being a minor, part of a family, society and the State
The right of every child who is a citizen of Jamaica, to public educational institutions at the pre-primary and primary levels
The right to enjoy a healthy and productive environment free from the threat of injury or damage from environmental abuse and degradation of the ecological heritage
The right of every citizen of Jamaica to be registered to vote
The right of every citizen of Jamaica who is so registered, to vote in free and fair elections
The right of every citizen of Jamaica to be guaranteed a passport and not to be detained or deprived except by due process of the law
The right to protection from torture, or inhuman or degrading punishment or other treatment
The right to freedom of the person
The protection of property rights
The right to due process
The right to freedom of religion
Responsibilities that you are entitled to under the Constitution of Jamaica :
Every citizen or member of a community is obligated to:
Pay his/her share of tax that is levied for the good of the community.
Obey the laws of the land.
Serve as a witness in the court if summoned.
Serving on a jury if called.
Voluntary Responsibilities
Being loyal to one’s country.
Understanding and using the Judicial process accordingly.
Being an active member in the community.
Being and active member in civic organizations.
Voting properly and wisely in elections.
Being a cooperative citizen with law enforcement agencies.
Being well informed on current affairs or issues.
Being helpful and respectful to one’s neighbours.
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