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HUMAN RIGHTS ACT 2004 - SECT 17

Taking part in public life

Every citizen has the right, and is to have the opportunity, to—

        (a)     take part in the conduct of public affairs, directly or through freely chosen representatives; and

        (b)     vote and be elected at periodic elections, that guarantee the free expression of the will of the electors; and

        (c)     have access, on general terms of equality, for appointment to the public service and public office.



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