Article 32: Fundamental rights and freedoms of the individual
Chapter IV - Fundamental Rights and Freedoms of the Individual
Whereas every person in Malta is entitled to the fundamental rights and freedoms of the individual, that is to say, the right, whatever his race, place of origin, political opinions, colour, creed, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, but subject to respect for the rights and freedoms of others and for the public interest, to each and all of the following, namely -
a
life, liberty, security of the person, the enjoyment of property and the protection of the law;
b
freedom of conscience, of expression and of peaceful assembly and association; and
c
respect for his private and family life,
the subsequent provisions of this Chapter shall have effect for the purpose of affording protection to the aforesaid rights and freedoms, subject to such limitations of that protection as are contained in those provisions being limitations designed to ensure that the enjoyment of the said rights and freedoms by any individual does not prejudice the rights and freedoms of others or the public interest.
Amendment History
2014-04-14 - Amendment to include sexual orientation and gender identity as protected characteristics
Legal Reference: Act X of 2014
Notes
This article establishes the fundamental rights and freedoms to which every person in Malta is entitled.