Chapter 13, Part 2 · Art. 236

Protection of public officers

2010-as-amended · effective 2010-08-27

Official text

A public officer shall not be—
(a) victimised or discriminated against for having performed the functions of office in accordance with this Constitution or any other law; or
(b) dismissed, removed from office, demoted in rank or otherwise subjected to disciplinary action without due process of law.

In simple words

A public officer must not be victimised or discriminated against for performing the functions of office in accordance with the law.
Art. 236(a)
A public officer shall not be— (a) victimised or discriminated against for having performed the functions of office in accordance with this Constitution or any other law; or (b) dismissed, removed from office, demoted in rank or otherwise subjected to disciplinary action without due process of law.
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A public officer must not be dismissed, demoted or disciplined without due process of law.
Art. 236(b)
A public officer shall not be— (a) victimised or discriminated against for having performed the functions of office in accordance with this Constitution or any other law; or (b) dismissed, removed from office, demoted in rank or otherwise subjected to disciplinary action without due process of law.
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Kids explanation

Public servants must not be punished for doing their job honestly.
Art. 236(a)
A public officer shall not be— (a) victimised or discriminated against for having performed the functions of office in accordance with this Constitution or any other law; or (b) dismissed, removed from office, demoted in rank or otherwise subjected to disciplinary action without due process of law.
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