HUMAN RIGHTS ACT 2004 - SECT 17 Taking part in public life

HUMAN RIGHTS ACT 2004 - SECT 17

Every citizen has the right, and is to have the opportunity, to—

        (a)     take part in the conduct of public affairs, directly or through freely chosen representatives; and

        (b)     vote and be elected at periodic elections, that guarantee the free expression of the will of the electors; and

        (c)     have access, on general terms of equality, for appointment to the public service and public office.