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Which circumstances, may force the Kenyan government to limit the freedoms and rights of an individual?

Which circumstances, may force the Kenyan government to limit the freedoms and rights of an individual?

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Eric
i) One can be denied the right to life if one is convicted of murder in a court of law or caught in the act of robbery with violence

ii) If suspected to be planning to commit a crime, one can be denied their personal liberty/freedom of movement

iii) One can be denied freedom to own property if the government wishes to develop public utilities in the areas, but compensation must be paid

iv) One's freedom of assembly can be limited if it poses a threat to the state

v) Ones freedom of speech may be limited if one publishes false accusations about another person or state/incite people against the government

vi) If one is not of sound mind one can be taken mental hospital by the police for confinement and treatment

vii) If one has an infectious disease one can be denied one's personal liberty

viii) If one has not attained the age of maturity/one is considered a minor and their decision are made on their behalf by adult members of society

OR

a) Conviction of murder by a court of law limits the right to life
b) When planning for a criminal activity one loses the freedom of movement/liberty
c) When government develops a place one loses the freedom to own property
d) Freedom of worship is denied if one uses it to undermine the government /create disunity
e) Freedom of assembly can be limited if internal security is threatened
f) Personal liberty can be denied if one has an infectious disease e.g. rift valley fever
ericmunguti answered the question on September 25, 2018 at 06:43

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