MEANING OF RIGHTS OF A CITIZEN
Fundamental human rights mean that every individual at birth is endowed with certain rights- life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness.
Most of these rights are recognized and entrenched in the constitution of most countries.
Therefore, it is the responsibility of the state to ensure that its citizens enjoy these rights.
Rights of A Citizen
These rights include:
1.The right to life, security, protection
of the law, and undisturbed access to the court of law.
2.Freedom and protection from slavery and
forced labor
3.The right to vote and to be voted for in
any political election
4.Right to ownership of property and
protection from deprivation of property.
5.Freedom of forming and joining any
political association.
6.Freedom of movement without any
restraints.
7.Freedom from unlawful detention, arrest, and torture.
8.Freedom of expression and of the press.
9.Right to education
10.The right to a fair hearing.
11.Freedom of religion.
The Citizens Participating in
Electoral Process
Duties and Obligations of Citizen
1.Obedience to the law.
2.Prompt payment of taxes and other
compulsory bills.
3. Helping law enforcement agencies in
exposing and tackling crime.
4. The citizen is expected to appear as a witness in court when summoned to provide evidence.
5. Participating in the electoral process to
elect public officeholders
Ways of Safeguarding Citizen’s Rights
1.Independent judiciary which can
adjudicate on matters of citizen right infringement.
2.Respect for the rule of law.
3. The free press can serve as a watchdog against the abuse of human rights.
4.Awareness on the part of citizens on
their rights.
5.Existence of the human rights commission.
6. Ruling according to the rule of law.
7.Introduction of programs to enlighten the
people.
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