(5.3)
— the duty of the government and public authorities to comply
with the constitution and to act in a manner consistent with law;
(5.4)
— a clear separation between the State and political parties; in
particular, political parties will not be merged with the State;
(5.5)
— the activity of the government and the administration as
well as that of the judiciary will be exercised in accordance with the system
established by law. Respect for that system must be ensured;
(5.6)
— military forces and the police will be under the control of,
and accountable to, the civil authorities;
(5.7)
— human rights and fundamental freedoms will be guaranteed
by law and in accordance with their obligations under international law;
(5.8)
— legislation, adopted at the end of a public procedure, and
regulations will be published, that being the condition for their applicability.
Those texts will be accessible to everyone;
(5.9)
— all persons are equal before the law and are entitled without
any discrimination to the equal protection of the law. In this respect, the law
will prohibit any discrimination and guarantee to all persons equal and
effective protection against discrimination on any ground;
(5.10)
— everyone will have an effective means of redress against
administrative decisions, so as to guarantee respect for fundamental rights
and ensure legal integrity;
(5.11)
— administrative decisions against a person must be fully
justifiable and must as a rule indicate the usual remedies available;
(5.12)
— the independence of judges and the impartial operation of
the public judicial service will be ensured;
(5.13)
— the independence of legal practitioners will be recognized
and protected, in particular as regards conditions for recruitment and
practice;
(5.14)
— the rules relating to criminal procedure will contain a clear
definition of powers in relation to prosecution and the measures preceding
and accompanying prosecution;
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