Chapter 4, Part 1 · Art. 20
Application of Bill of Rights
- The Bill of Rights applies to all law and binds the State and all people.
Art. 20(1)
(1) The Bill of Rights applies to all law and binds all State organs and all persons.
Read the full article → - Everyone should enjoy their rights as fully as possible.
Art. 20(2)
(2) Every person shall enjoy the rights and fundamental freedoms in the Bill of Rights to the greatest extent consistent with the nature of the right or fundamental freedom.
Read the full article → - When applying rights, courts must interpret the law in the way that best protects your rights.
Art. 20(3)(b)
(b) adopt the interpretation that most favours the enforcement of a right or fundamental freedom.
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- The rules about rights apply to everyone, everywhere in Kenya.
Art. 20(1)
(1) The Bill of Rights applies to all law and binds all State organs and all persons.
Read the full article → - If there is a choice, the law should be read in the way that protects your rights best.
Art. 20(3)(b)
(b) adopt the interpretation that most favours the enforcement of a right or fundamental freedom.
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