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South African Constitution

Summary of the South African Bill of Rights

Section 10: Right to Human Dignity

Section 39: Interpreting the Bill of Rights

Section 38: Enforcing Rights

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Section 11: Right to Life

Section 9: Right to Equality

Section 8: Application of the Bill of Rights

Section 7: Introduction

Section 10: Right to Human Dignity

Everyone has dignity and the right to have their dignity respected and protected.

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