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Section 2.6. This merely reproduces Article 5 of the ECHR, with much less detail. Since the ECHR is incorporated into the constitution, why repeat this?
Section 2.6. Caledonian - your comment will stand here for some time and at the end of the day, once all the Proposals are voted and we move towards a final draft this will doubtless be attended to. Thank you.
Proposed Amendments to Section
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Original Version
Section 2.6. Section 2.6. All citizens have the right to liberty, other than by lawful arrest and detention.
Section 2.6. This merely reproduces Article 5 of the ECHR, with much less detail. Since the ECHR is incorporated into the constitution, why repeat this?
Section 2.6. Caledonian - your comment will stand here for some time and at the end of the day, once all the Proposals are voted and we move towards a final draft this will doubtless be attended to. Thank you.
Proposed Amendment to Section 2.6.
Not only citizens
Section 2.6. Everyone has the right to liberty, other than by lawful arrest and detention.