Vereinigungsfreiheit
Part II of the constitution affirms fundamental rights, including the [[right to life]] (Article 5); freedom from [[arbitrary arrest and detention]] (Article 6); freedom from [[torture]] and [[cruel and unusual punishment|inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment]] (Article 7); freedom from forced labour (Article 8); the [[right to a fair trial]] and the [[presumption of innocence]] (Article 9); the right not to be convicted except by law, to the benefit of any lesser penalty, and against [[double jeopardy]] (Article 10); [[freedom of religion]] (Articles 11 and 12); [[freedom of speech]], [[Freedom of assembly|assembly]], [[Freedom of association|association]], and [[Freedom of movement|movement]] (Article 13); the [[right to property]] (Article 14); and [[freedom from discrimination]] (Article 15). Article 4 gives the [[Supreme Court of Samoa]] jurisdiction to enforce these rights.