Chapter 17 · Art. 259
Construing this Constitution
- The Constitution must be interpreted in a way that promotes its purposes, values and principles, advances the rule of law, human rights and fundamental freedoms, permits the development of the law, and contributes to good governance.
Art. 259(1)
(1) This Constitution shall be interpreted in a manner that— (a) promotes its purposes, values and principles; (b) advances the rule of law, and the human rights and fundamental freedoms in the Bill of Rights; (c) permits the development of the law; and (d) contributes to good governance.
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Art. 259(2)
(2) If there is a conflict between different language versions of this Constitution, the English language version prevails.
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- The Constitution should be read in the way that best supports people's rights and good governance.
Art. 259(1)
(1) This Constitution shall be interpreted in a manner that— (a) promotes its purposes, values and principles; (b) advances the rule of law, and the human rights and fundamental freedoms in the Bill of Rights; (c) permits the development of the law; and (d) contributes to good governance.
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