Rights of Citizens Act

The Act on Rights and Obligations of the subjects of the Imperial Crown

Article 1.
All subjects of the Imperial Crown are equal before the law, regardless of their rank or title. All shall equally enjoy civil and political rights and shall be eligible to civil and military offices, except as otherwise provided by law.

Article 2.
All shall contribute without distinction to the burdens of the state, in proportion to their possessions.

Article 3.
Individual liberty is guaranteed. No one shall be arrested or brought to trial except in cases and in the manner prescribed by law.

Article 4.
The domicile is inviolable. No search of domicile shall be permitted except in cases and in the manner prescribed by law.

Article 5.
All have the right to publish and to have printed their opinions, while conforming with the laws, which are necessary to restrain abuses of that liberty.

Article 6.
All forms of property without exception are inviolable. However, when legally ascertained public interest requires it, one may be obliged to give up such property wholly or in part, with just compensation and in conformity with the law.

Article 7.
No tax shall be levied or collected without the consent of the Estates-General and the Emperor.

Article 8.
The public debt is guaranteed. Every obligation of the State to its creditors is inviolable.

Article 9.
The right of peaceful assembly without arms is recognized, in conformity with laws that may regulate this right in the interest of public welfare. This provision does not apply to assemblies in public places or in places open to the public. Such assemblies remain completely subject to police regulations.

Signed:
Demetrios