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0. Introductory provisions
 
  0.2 Code of conduct  
  Article 13-The constitutional privileges of individuals  
13.1 The constitutional privileges of individuals  
  Privileges are benefits that come with agreeing to abide by the rules of living in a society of human beings.
 
 
  A free person
According to the laws of the culture, a free person should be someone who living in that culture and is accepted as a citizen, and does not contravene the laws and values of that society.
 
     
 
  Freedoms
A free person should have the right to free passage within the society in which they live.

A free person should have the right to personal privacy and their privacy respected by the institutions, organisations and commerce of that society.
A free person should have the right of free speech and expression.
A free person should have the right to participate fully in the democratic processes of electing representatives.
A free person should have the right to choose to whom they offer their
services and have the right to withdraw the offer of labour and services
if they so choose.
A free person should have the right to trade with other people within
the society and external to the society.
A free person should have the right to own property and assets, subject to the laws and conditions of the society.
A free person should have the right to use those services which are deemed as for the benefit of the public.
 
     
 
  Quality education
A free person should have the privilege of access to quality education services by means which enable quality education to be possible for all persons.
 
     
 
  Quality health services
A free person should have the privilege of access to quality health services by means which enable quality health to be possible for all persons.
 
     
 
  Security of person and possessions
A free person should have the privilege of access to quality security of their person and possessions, with these services continuing to operate without need to renew request.
 
     
 
  Meaningful employment
A free person should have the privilege to choose a range of occupations and careers with a wide variety of jobs available in meaningful employment.
In the case where private firms are unable to provide sufficient job opportunities, that governments assist individuals without full time work to focus on how to put their career dreams into reality and secure meaningful employment.
 
     
 
 

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