Martian Bill of Rights/source

## Article 1

These rights cannot be taken or altered under any circumstance not noted herein. These rights are given to all people equally regardless of any other factors, and are to be continuously revised as necessary. It is the ultimate purpose of the government to protect these rights, and a failure to do such is for it to forfeit its power.

## Article 2

Everyone has the right to life, liberty, and the security of the person.

## Article 3

Basic requirements for life are inviolable. They cannot be sold, traded, or taken, and are to be provided to everyone for their well being and livelihood. This includes, but is not limited to, appropriate housing, food, water, and healthcare.

## Article 4

Everyone is entitled to education. Primary education is compulsory and to be paid for by the state. Such education's primary goals should be to foster rational thinking, political literacy, the knowledge of the rights stated herein, and an understanding and tolerance of all people. The method of undertaking these goals is to be consistently updated.

## Article 5

Nobody will be subject to cruel or excessive punishments, or receive the death penalty for any actions.

## Article 6

Nobody may be held in slavery or indentured servitude, or sold into such.

## Article 7

The government will not restrict freedom of speech and peaceful assembly unless its intent or result is to harm or take guaranteed rights from others.

## Article 8

No organization may discriminate anyone based on inseparable properties of who they are, including but not limited to race, nationality, religion, gender identity or perceived gender identity, religion, and sexual orientation.

## Article 9

Every citizen over the age of 16 solstices has the right to vote without interference.

## Article 10

One's body cannot be altered without their informed consent, unless it is necessary to protect their life. In addition, the government will not introduce any laws inhibiting bodily autonomy.

## Article 11

Everyone has equal protection under the law, and can expect an expedited and fair trial. The accused will be assumed innocent until proven guilty, and enjoy state-funded protection under a lawyer. In addition, the accused has the right to not testify against themself.

## Article 12

Without warrant, no person may be searched, have assets seized, be detained or exiled, or be forced to give up information. If assets are seized under no fault of the owner, they are to be reimbursed a fair amount for said assets.

## Article 13

No acts of coercion may be used by any to force another to undertake an action they do not consent to.

## Article 14

No action will be done by the government respecting a religion or establishment of religion. Churches and the state are to remain entirely separate, and the government is not to endorse or hinder any religious beliefs unless they violate other rights.

## Article 15

All people of age have the right to marry and have a family. They also may exercise the right to end their marriage for any reason. Marriage may only be entered willingly by the parties involved, it may not be coerced or arranged. The dissolution of these bonds may be presided over by the government to ensure a fair result of such.

## Article 16

Rights not herein enumerated are not implicitly denied.